State Trooper Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
PA-10 & Hill Rd
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Summary
- Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy O’Connor was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, Chester County. The suspect, a 32-year-old man, reportedly shot O’Connor as he approached the vehicle and then took his own life. Governor Josh Shapiro ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of O’Connor, who is survived by his wife and young daughter. The incident is under investigation.
Timeline
The address reported for this incident has changed to PA-10 & Hill Rd.
When O’Connor failed to respond after radioing the stop, additional troopers quickly rushed to the scene, where they discovered the tragic situation. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police said the suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man from Chester County, then exited the vehicle, walked a short distance away, and took his own life.
After the vehicle pulled over, O’Connor radioed in the traffic stop, which was the last communication authorities received from him. As he approached the driver’s side window, the suspect opened fire and shot him, Bivens said.
According to Acting Commissioner George L. Bivens, O’Connor responded to a call about an erratic driver in the Honey Brook area at approximately 8:16 p.m. The trooper located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop around 8:24 p.m. near Route 10 and Michael Road.
The fallen trooper was identified as Corporal Timothy O’Connor. Officials said he is survived by his wife and young daughter. In his honor, Governor Shapiro ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Monday.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police was shot and killed Sunday night in Chester County, according to an announcement made shortly after midnight Monday by Governor Josh Shapiro.
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Officials have not yet released information about potential suspects or whether anyone has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.
As of late Sunday night, Route 10 between Hill Road and Lammey Road in West Caln Township was closed while police investigated the incident, according to Chester County Emergency Services.
The trooper was transported to a hospital, though their condition has not been publicly released.
The shooting happened in the area of Compass Road and Michael Road on Sunday evening. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. following reports that a trooper had been shot.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to reports.
Incident reported at Compass Rd & Michael Rd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to PA-10 & Hill Rd.
When O’Connor failed to respond after radioing the stop, additional troopers quickly rushed to the scene, where they discovered the tragic situation. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police said the suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man from Chester County, then exited the vehicle, walked a short distance away, and took his own life.
After the vehicle pulled over, O’Connor radioed in the traffic stop, which was the last communication authorities received from him. As he approached the driver’s side window, the suspect opened fire and shot him, Bivens said.
According to Acting Commissioner George L. Bivens, O’Connor responded to a call about an erratic driver in the Honey Brook area at approximately 8:16 p.m. The trooper located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop around 8:24 p.m. near Route 10 and Michael Road.
The fallen trooper was identified as Corporal Timothy O’Connor. Officials said he is survived by his wife and young daughter. In his honor, Governor Shapiro ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Monday.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police was shot and killed Sunday night in Chester County, according to an announcement made shortly after midnight Monday by Governor Josh Shapiro.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Officials have not yet released information about potential suspects or whether anyone has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.
As of late Sunday night, Route 10 between Hill Road and Lammey Road in West Caln Township was closed while police investigated the incident, according to Chester County Emergency Services.
The trooper was transported to a hospital, though their condition has not been publicly released.
The shooting happened in the area of Compass Road and Michael Road on Sunday evening. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. following reports that a trooper had been shot.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to reports.
Incident reported at Compass Rd & Michael Rd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to PA-10 & Hill Rd.
When O’Connor failed to respond after radioing the stop, additional troopers quickly rushed to the scene, where they discovered the tragic situation. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police said the suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man from Chester County, then exited the vehicle, walked a short distance away, and took his own life.
After the vehicle pulled over, O’Connor radioed in the traffic stop, which was the last communication authorities received from him. As he approached the driver’s side window, the suspect opened fire and shot him, Bivens said.
According to Acting Commissioner George L. Bivens, O’Connor responded to a call about an erratic driver in the Honey Brook area at approximately 8:16 p.m. The trooper located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop around 8:24 p.m. near Route 10 and Michael Road.
The fallen trooper was identified as Corporal Timothy O’Connor. Officials said he is survived by his wife and young daughter. In his honor, Governor Shapiro ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Monday.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police was shot and killed Sunday night in Chester County, according to an announcement made shortly after midnight Monday by Governor Josh Shapiro.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Officials have not yet released information about potential suspects or whether anyone has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.
As of late Sunday night, Route 10 between Hill Road and Lammey Road in West Caln Township was closed while police investigated the incident, according to Chester County Emergency Services.
The trooper was transported to a hospital, though their condition has not been publicly released.
The shooting happened in the area of Compass Road and Michael Road on Sunday evening. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. following reports that a trooper had been shot.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to reports.
Incident reported at Compass Rd & Michael Rd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to PA-10 & Hill Rd.
When O’Connor failed to respond after radioing the stop, additional troopers quickly rushed to the scene, where they discovered the tragic situation. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police said the suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man from Chester County, then exited the vehicle, walked a short distance away, and took his own life.
After the vehicle pulled over, O’Connor radioed in the traffic stop, which was the last communication authorities received from him. As he approached the driver’s side window, the suspect opened fire and shot him, Bivens said.
According to Acting Commissioner George L. Bivens, O’Connor responded to a call about an erratic driver in the Honey Brook area at approximately 8:16 p.m. The trooper located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop around 8:24 p.m. near Route 10 and Michael Road.
The fallen trooper was identified as Corporal Timothy O’Connor. Officials said he is survived by his wife and young daughter. In his honor, Governor Shapiro ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Monday.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police was shot and killed Sunday night in Chester County, according to an announcement made shortly after midnight Monday by Governor Josh Shapiro.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Officials have not yet released information about potential suspects or whether anyone has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.
As of late Sunday night, Route 10 between Hill Road and Lammey Road in West Caln Township was closed while police investigated the incident, according to Chester County Emergency Services.
The trooper was transported to a hospital, though their condition has not been publicly released.
The shooting happened in the area of Compass Road and Michael Road on Sunday evening. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. following reports that a trooper had been shot.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to reports.
Incident reported at Compass Rd & Michael Rd.
The address reported for this incident has changed to PA-10 & Hill Rd.
When O’Connor failed to respond after radioing the stop, additional troopers quickly rushed to the scene, where they discovered the tragic situation. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police said the suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man from Chester County, then exited the vehicle, walked a short distance away, and took his own life.
After the vehicle pulled over, O’Connor radioed in the traffic stop, which was the last communication authorities received from him. As he approached the driver’s side window, the suspect opened fire and shot him, Bivens said.
According to Acting Commissioner George L. Bivens, O’Connor responded to a call about an erratic driver in the Honey Brook area at approximately 8:16 p.m. The trooper located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop around 8:24 p.m. near Route 10 and Michael Road.
The fallen trooper was identified as Corporal Timothy O’Connor. Officials said he is survived by his wife and young daughter. In his honor, Governor Shapiro ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Monday.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police was shot and killed Sunday night in Chester County, according to an announcement made shortly after midnight Monday by Governor Josh Shapiro.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Officials have not yet released information about potential suspects or whether anyone has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.
As of late Sunday night, Route 10 between Hill Road and Lammey Road in West Caln Township was closed while police investigated the incident, according to Chester County Emergency Services.
The trooper was transported to a hospital, though their condition has not been publicly released.
The shooting happened in the area of Compass Road and Michael Road on Sunday evening. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. following reports that a trooper had been shot.
Per NBC News 10 Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Sunday night in West Caln Township, according to reports.
Incident reported at Compass Rd & Michael Rd.
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That's Crazy. He didn't even have to take the Cop's life. He should've just took his self out
@hollowman17 they never do… but that’s how it goes. Take Judas who gave up Jesus then took his own life. Some people can’t deal with the consequences of their actions and the torment of the devil. Lot of people don’t think, do something, and realize they can’t take what’s next.
Many prayers 🙏 for the State Trooper's 🩷⚘️ Wife, 🎀🦋Daughter and ❤️⚘️ 💙Family Members. This was a tragedy that did not have to happen. May God strengthen this family and soothe their broken hearts. May State Trooper, O'Connor, Forever, Rest Peacefully, Amen‼️ 🕊🙏🚨💙🕊💙🚨🙏🕊
Amen 🙏💔😢✝️💜💙🤍🕊
I’m sooo tired of saying this!😢 My condolences to the officers wife, daughter, family, loved ones, fellow troopers and all who knew him! Thank you for your services!😔
This just makes absolutely no sense. Like none at all
That's Crazy. He didn't even have to take the Cop's life. He should've just took his self out
@hollowman17 they never do… but that’s how it goes. Take Judas who gave up Jesus then took his own life. Some people can’t deal with the consequences of their actions and the torment of the devil. Lot of people don’t think, do something, and realize they can’t take what’s next.
Many prayers 🙏 for the State Trooper's 🩷⚘️ Wife, 🎀🦋Daughter and ❤️⚘️ 💙Family Members. This was a tragedy that did not have to happen. May God strengthen this family and soothe their broken hearts. May State Trooper, O'Connor, Forever, Rest Peacefully, Amen‼️ 🕊🙏🚨💙🕊💙🚨🙏🕊
Amen 🙏💔😢✝️💜💙🤍🕊
I’m sooo tired of saying this!😢 My condolences to the officers wife, daughter, family, loved ones, fellow troopers and all who knew him! Thank you for your services!😔
This just makes absolutely no sense. Like none at all
That's Crazy. He didn't even have to take the Cop's life. He should've just took his self out
@hollowman17 they never do… but that’s how it goes. Take Judas who gave up Jesus then took his own life. Some people can’t deal with the consequences of their actions and the torment of the devil. Lot of people don’t think, do something, and realize they can’t take what’s next.
Many prayers 🙏 for the State Trooper's 🩷⚘️ Wife, 🎀🦋Daughter and ❤️⚘️ 💙Family Members. This was a tragedy that did not have to happen. May God strengthen this family and soothe their broken hearts. May State Trooper, O'Connor, Forever, Rest Peacefully, Amen‼️ 🕊🙏🚨💙🕊💙🚨🙏🕊
Amen 🙏💔😢✝️💜💙🤍🕊
I’m sooo tired of saying this!😢 My condolences to the officers wife, daughter, family, loved ones, fellow troopers and all who knew him! Thank you for your services!😔
This just makes absolutely no sense. Like none at all
That's Crazy. He didn't even have to take the Cop's life. He should've just took his self out
@hollowman17 they never do… but that’s how it goes. Take Judas who gave up Jesus then took his own life. Some people can’t deal with the consequences of their actions and the torment of the devil. Lot of people don’t think, do something, and realize they can’t take what’s next.
Many prayers 🙏 for the State Trooper's 🩷⚘️ Wife, 🎀🦋Daughter and ❤️⚘️ 💙Family Members. This was a tragedy that did not have to happen. May God strengthen this family and soothe their broken hearts. May State Trooper, O'Connor, Forever, Rest Peacefully, Amen‼️ 🕊🙏🚨💙🕊💙🚨🙏🕊
Amen 🙏💔😢✝️💜💙🤍🕊
I’m sooo tired of saying this!😢 My condolences to the officers wife, daughter, family, loved ones, fellow troopers and all who knew him! Thank you for your services!😔
This just makes absolutely no sense. Like none at all
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That's Crazy. He didn't even have to take the Cop's life. He should've just took his self out
@hollowman17 they never do… but that’s how it goes. Take Judas who gave up Jesus then took his own life. Some people can’t deal with the consequences of their actions and the torment of the devil. Lot of people don’t think, do something, and realize they can’t take what’s next.
Many prayers 🙏 for the State Trooper's 🩷⚘️ Wife, 🎀🦋Daughter and ❤️⚘️ 💙Family Members. This was a tragedy that did not have to happen. May God strengthen this family and soothe their broken hearts. May State Trooper, O'Connor, Forever, Rest Peacefully, Amen‼️ 🕊🙏🚨💙🕊💙🚨🙏🕊
Amen 🙏💔😢✝️💜💙🤍🕊
I’m sooo tired of saying this!😢 My condolences to the officers wife, daughter, family, loved ones, fellow troopers and all who knew him! Thank you for your services!😔
This just makes absolutely no sense. Like none at all