Pennsylvania State Police Briefing: 2 Troopers Shot, Suspect Neutralized

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A press conference was held by the Pennsylvania State Police following a tragic incident where two troopers were shot.
• 📌 The briefing aimed to provide a preliminary account of the events, acknowledging the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Initial Call and First Victim

• 📞 At 11:17 a.m., Gibson Barracks received a report of shots fired near 2014 State Route 171 in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County.
• 💔 The first victim, Lori Wasco, 57, was found deceased in front of her residence after her boyfriend called 911.

Ambush of Responding Troopers

• 🚓 Two troopers, Joseph Perachinsky (6 years experience) and William Jenkins (10 years experience), were dispatched to the scene.
• 🎯 Upon exiting their vehicle, they were ambushed by rifle fire from a position of tactical superiority.
• 🤕 Trooper Perachinsky was shot twice in the torso, and Trooper Jenkins was shot twice, once in each arm.
• 🩹 Despite their injuries, Trooper Perachinsky managed to apply tourniquets to both of Trooper Jenkins's arms.

Additional Victim and Suspect Identification

• 🚑 An EMT, Carl Lawson, responding in a quick response vehicle, was also engaged by gunfire, causing him to crash and sustain injuries.
• 👤 The suspected actor was identified as Carmine Faino, 61, a resident at 200034 State Route 171, a neighbor to Ms. Wasco.
• 💥 Faino is believed to have murdered Ms. Wasco and shot both troopers and the EMT.

Suspect Apprehension and Neutralization

• 🚁 A drone was deployed but shot down by Faino.
• 🤝 A secure perimeter was established with assistance from multiple county law enforcement agencies.
• 🗣️ Attempts to negotiate with Faino were made, but he continued to pose a threat.
• 💥 Faino was ultimately neutralized by members of the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT).

Investigation and Support

• ⚖️ A joint investigation into the use of lethal force is being conducted with the Susquehanna County District Attorney's Office.
• 🏥 Both injured troopers are in stable condition and receiving comprehensive support.
• 🙏 The Pennsylvania State Police expressed gratitude for community prayers and support, as well as assistance from the New York State Police and Governor Shapiro.