The suspect who allegedly ambushed two Pennsylvania state troopers during a shooting on Thursday has been confirmed dead, according to officials.
Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher Pallas identified the suspect as 61-year-old Carmine Fano.
Troopers were dispatched to a rural area in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County, around 11:20 AM after receiving reports of gunfire nearby. The call was made by the boyfriend of 57-year-old Lori Wasco, who had been shot and killed outside her home.
It’s worth noting that Fano had previously faced charges for allegedly threatening to kill Trump before he took office.
Upon arriving at the scene, the troopers were unexpectedly ambushed from a considerable distance.
Trooper Joseph Peretinski was shot twice in the chest, while Trooper William Jenkins sustained gunshots in both arms. Remarkably, Peretinski managed to stop the bleeding for Jenkins.
As for the vehicle they arrived in, it was marked with multiple gunshots. Colonel Pallas mentioned numerous rounds had been fired, estimating “dozens” but didn’t provide a specific count. Two additional troopers were brought in to assist the injured.
In a related incident, EMT Carl Lawson also found himself in the line of fire when a gunman shot at his vehicle. Lawson took evasive measures, crashed his car, and sustained injuries but is currently in stable condition.
Law enforcement established boundaries around Fano’s location, even deploying a drone, which he reportedly shot down. Negotiations were attempted, but Pallas noted that Fano posed an ongoing threat.
During negotiations, Fano was seen near a propane tank, raising concerns that he might be attempting to create an explosive device.
After some time, Fano continued to be a threat and was eventually shot fatally by police.
Rep. Dan Maeser provided an update, stating both injured troopers are recovering. Peretinski and Jenkins were airlifted to medical facilities for treatment.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed his support for the troopers and their families, stating, “Lori and I pray for these brave troopers.” He planned to visit the shooting location.
Senator John Fetterman referred to the news as “bad,” while Republican Senator Dave McCormick also confirmed the incident via social media.
