State Trooper Flown To Hospital After Being Shot In Northern Pa.
NELSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - A state trooper was flown to the hospital after being shot in northern Pennsylvania.
State police say officers were conducting a welfare check on Barney Hill Road in Nelson Township, Tioga County near Mansfield just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday when someone fired shots. The gunman is still barricaded.
The Trooper's condition is unknown at this time. More information will be provided when it is available. https://t.co/u7YgAXWjl2
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) December 10, 2019
A trooper was struck by the gunfire and was flown to the hospital.
State police provided an update on Twitter and said the trooper was "did not require surgery. He is receiving treatment for his injuries and is in stable condition."
Another trooper is also being treated for a possible broken leg.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
