Five cops have been wounded after being shot in rural Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon.
Three officers are in critical condition and a York County Sheriff Deputy was hurt in the incident, officials said.
Authorities were reportedly serving a warrant when an alleged suspect opened fire, sources told NBC10.
The alleged shooter is believed to be dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound, the sources added.
Schools and hospitals in the York County area have been locked down as emergency crews respond.
York Hospital is treating two people who are in serious condition. The building has enhanced security measures because of the incident.
An initial 911 call came in at 2.10pm, followed by a series of calls, including one that said ‘officer down’ and ‘signal 13,’ which means an officer in trouble.
Governor Josh Shapiro released a statement online shortly after the incident saying he was on his way to the area. He said: ‘We ask those in the area to please follow the directions of local law enforcement and PA State Police.’
The Mexican Consulate said the agency is ‘monitoring the incident’ and that the ‘Mexican community is advised to follow official instructions’.
A firefighter at the scene with his hands over his head as the incident unfolds in York County
Multiple police officers were shot at, with some taken to a nearby hospital via helicopter
It is unclear why the consulate is involved and authorities have yet to confirm if Mexican nationals are affected.
The district said the officer-involved situation is not related to students or schools. Wellspan Hospital is also on lockdown, the facility told CBS 21.
The Daily Mail contacted the Pennsylvania State Police for comment.
Congressman Scott Perry wrote online: ‘Pray that everyone is safe as this unfolds.’
Lieutenant Governor Austin A. Davis shared the same instructions with the public, also posting: ‘Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County.
‘As we learn more, follow all guidance from police and stay away from the area.’
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday told the public to follow all law enforcement instructions, adding that he was ‘en route to the area’ and was ‘praying for all involved’.
Emergency responders are seen gathered at the scene
The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued a statement on X.
‘We are troubled and deeply saddened by the shooting of multiple officers in York County, PA today,’ the group said.
‘We are thankful for the swift actions of all first responders and for the daily sacrifices our law enforcement officers make for our safety every day.’
