Pennsylvania trooper shot and wounded, prompting standoff

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(Undated) — A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and wounded at a home in a rural area near the border with New York state.

Authorities say the shooting Tuesday prompted an hourslong standoff with the barricaded gunman.

Troopers were conducting a welfare check at the home in Nelson Township, in Tioga County, when they were met with gunfire.

One trooper was shot and was airlifted out. State police say the trooper was conscious and alert before going into surgery. He was listed in stable condition.

State police swarmed the scene as the gunman barricaded himself inside for several hours after the shooting.

 

(Undated) — A Pennsylvania state trooper has been shot and wounded at a home in a rural area near the border with New York state.

State police are in a standoff with the gunman, who has barricaded himself inside the home in Tioga County’s Nelson Township.

State police say troopers were conducting a welfare check at the home on Tuesday afternoon when the subject of the welfare check opened fire.

One trooper was shot and was airlifted from the scene. Authorities say the trooper was conscious and alert before going into surgery.

A second trooper was wounded while taking cover from the gunfire.

 

(Undated) — A Pennsylvania state trooper has been shot and wounded at a home in a rural area near the border with New York state.

State police say troopers were conducting a welfare check at the home in Tioga County’s Nelson Township on Tuesday afternoon when the subject of the welfare check opened fire.

One trooper was shot and was airlifted from the scene. The trooper’s condition is unknown.

State police did not immediately release further details.