Crime
At least 3 officers dead, multiple wounded While Serving Warrant in York County
The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
NORTH CODORUS TOWNSHIP, PA — A devastating shooting in York County has left at least three police officers dead and multiple others wounded after gunfire erupted during the service of a warrant Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect shot and killed by the police.
The violent confrontation unfolded around 2:10 p.m. near 1879 Harr Road in North Codorus Township, a rural community located approximately 115 miles west of Philadelphia and near the Maryland border.
Officers from multiple agencies were serving a warrant when the suspect opened fire, striking at least five officers.
According to law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation, three officers are confirmed dead, while at least two others remain in grave condition.
Several medevac helicopters were deployed to airlift critically injured officers to trauma centers. WellSpan York Hospital confirmed it was treating multiple patients in serious condition, activating heightened security protocols.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis addressed the tragedy in a public statement, urging support for those affected:
“Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County.”
The shooting prompted a shelter-in-place order across the Spring Grove School District. School officials emphasized that no students or staff were involved, but closures and lockdowns were implemented due to the ongoing police activity and road closures in the area.
The crime scene was described as a rural agricultural setting, surrounded by orchards and farmland.
Witnesses reported an overwhelming law enforcement presence as Pennsylvania State Police, York County Sheriff’s deputies, and EMS swarmed the area.
The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia released a statement confirming it was closely monitoring the incident, citing the region’s large population of migrant farm workers, many of them Mexican nationals.
The consulate urged residents to follow official safety instructions, though it did not provide additional details.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased officers or the suspect.
The York County Office of Emergency Management described the investigation as “ongoing and active,” urging the public to avoid the area in order to allow first responders to safely carry out their duties.
This tragedy comes just months after the UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting in February 2025, marking another heartbreaking chapter for York County.
“This is a dark day for law enforcement and our community,” one emergency management official said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the fallen officers, the injured, and their families as we work to understand the full scope of this tragedy.”
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.