2 Pennsylvania state troopers shot while responding to call

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot while responding to a call in northeastern Susquehanna County, according to officials. The suspect was shot and killed by troopers at the scene.

The shooting occurred on Thursday afternoon on Route 171, about five miles north of the town of Thompson, Pennsylvania State Police said in a statement.

Col. Christopher Paris said the troopers were dispatched for a welfare check after reports of shots fired. When they arrived, the suspect, armed with a rifle, immediately opened fire and ambushed them.

The troopers who were shot have been identified as Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins. Both were reported to be seriously injured but in stable condition after being flown to area hospitals for treatment.

The identity of the suspect and the motive for the shooting have not been disclosed.

Susquehanna County is located in northeastern Pennsylvania, near the border with New York. The area of the shooting is largely rural, with small towns and farmland. The public has been asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.