Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot responding to a call in Susquehanna County Thursday morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro and the state police said.
First responders were dispatched to a Thompson Township address on Route 171 at 11:29 a.m. for a report of multiple gunshot victims.
State police released a statement saying that the troopers were transported to local hospitals and an update on their conditions will be provided later.
"The scene remains very active and information on the suspect will be released at a later time," the PSP statement added.
The public is asked to avoid the area of the incident, located on Route 171, approximately five miles north of the Borough of Thompson.
The rural Northeast Pennsylvania community is about 40 miles north of Scranton.
Shapiro: 'Join us in prayer'
Shapiro broke news of the shootings Thursday afternoon while speaking at an unrelated event in Bucks County, adding that he had been in contact with state police Commander Colonel Christopher L. Paris, who is on the scene, and was heading to the area himself.
"I just ask all of you to join us in prayer for these brave state troopers," the governor said.
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Luzerne County) posted on social media that he was "relieved to hear the troopers involved in today’s incident in Thompson Township are expected to be in stable condition."
"My thoughts are with them and their families. Grateful for the bravery and dedication of our law enforcement," Bresnahan added.
Well wishes were coming in from around the state, including from the Diocese of Scranton, which posted a prayer for the two troopers on its Facebook page.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
