New details in deadly ambush that killed 3 Pennsylvania officers
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Prosecutors say Matthew Ruth was stalking his ex-girlfriend and lying in wait before opening fire on Northern York County Regional police detectives. Three officers were killed and another critically injured before Ruth was fatally shot, leaving the small Pennsylvania community in grief.
Breakdown
- A 24-year-old suspect was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend at her rural Pennsylvania home. 2s
- Police began searching for the suspect after he was caught on an outdoor camera. 22s
- The suspect ambushed officers the next day, opening fire with multiple weapons. 41s
- Detectives Isaiah Emenheiser and Cody Becker were killed, and another officer was critically injured. 54s
- The community is grieving the loss of the officers, with officials confirming the women were not present during the shooting. 1m 25s