Crime
2 Pennsylvania State troopers shot while responding to call in Franklin County, suspect down
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA — An investigation is underway after a shooting incident in Antrim Township left three people injured, including two Pennsylvania State Troopers, on Wednesday evening.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Chambersburg Barracks, two troopers were responding to a call in southern Franklin County when they encountered at least one armed suspect.
During the confrontation, gunfire was exchanged between the troopers and the suspect.
Both troopers sustained gunshot wounds and were airlifted by medical helicopter to WellSpan York Hospital.
Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect was also struck during the exchange.
It remains unclear whether the suspect was transported for medical treatment or pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office was called to the location, suggesting at least one fatality resulted from the incident.
The shooting occurred near the intersection of Molly Pitcher Highway and Antrim Commons Drive, close to a Sheetz gas station.
Three medical helicopters were requested to the scene for multiple victims.
Pennsylvania State Police have secured the area and confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reported that the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 were shut down at Exit 3 in Antrim Township to accommodate emergency operations. Northbound lanes remained open.
Dozens of first responders, including police, EMS, and fire personnel, responded to the scene.
The investigation remains active, and additional details, including the circumstances leading up to the shooting, have not yet been released.
Crime
24-Year-Old Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr Dies in Fatal Jeep Incident in Midland, Christian Rojelio Zubia Arrested
MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., a 24-year-old man from Odessa, died after an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. The driver, a 30-year-old Odessa man, was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, according to the Midland Police Department.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Thursday to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway.
During the preliminary investigation, witnesses told authorities that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa.
According to police, Zubia left the scene after the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s death. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system.
The Midland Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, including the events leading up to Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep.
Authorities have not released further details about what prompted the encounter or whether additional charges may be considered.
Police confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Soto Navarrete’s death has left his family and loved ones grieving. His passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a dangerous incident can result in a fatal outcome.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities continue reviewing the case.