Pennsylvania State Police Update on Trooper Shooting and Suspect Apprehension

Ambush and Initial Response

• 🚨 At 11:17 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Gibson Barracks received a report of shots fired in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County.
• 💔 The first victim, Lori Wasco, 57, was found deceased in front of her residence, having been shot near her vehicle.
• 🎯 Two troopers, Joseph Perachinsky and William Jenkins, responded to the scene and 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. Perachinsky applied tourniquets to Jenkins.
• 🚑 An EMT, Carl Lawson, responding in a quick response vehicle, was also targeted by gunfire, causing him to crash and sustain injuries.

Suspect Identification and Tactical Response

• 👤 The suspect was identified as Carmine Faino, 61, a resident of a neighboring property.
• 🚁 Faino is believed to have murdered Lori Wasco and shot the two troopers and the EMT.
• 💥 A drone deployed by authorities was shot down by Faino.
• 🛡️ A secure perimeter was established, and PSP's Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) took over the operation.
• 🗣️ Attempts to negotiate with Faino were made, but he continued to pose a threat.
• 🎯 Faino was ultimately killed by members of the SERT team.

Investigation and Support

• ⚖️ A joint investigation into the use of lethal force is being conducted by the Susquehanna County District Attorney's Office and PSP.
• 🏥 Troopers Perachinsky and Jenkins are in stable condition and receiving support, including from Governor Shapiro.
• 🎗️ Both troopers were wearing ballistic vests, but soft body armor is less effective against rifle rounds.
• 🤝 Law enforcement agencies from multiple counties, as well as the New York State Police, provided critical assistance during the incident.
• 🚛 In a remarkable act, Trooper Perachinsky, despite his injuries, commandeered a tractor-trailer to block the roadway and prevent further harm.
• 😔 The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on processing the scene and understanding Faino's actions and any potential additional threats.