Gun attack in the US: Three police officers killed

Three police officers were killed in a shooting in the US state of Pennsylvania.

Three police officers were killed and two were seriously injured in a shooting in York County, according to The New York Times.

Authorities said the incident occurred at 2:10 p.m. local time when police opened fire on police officers who had gone to a rural area to follow up on an investigation.

Two police officers injured in the clash, in which the attacker also died, were taken to a nearby hospital and are reported to be in critical condition.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi X announced that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers were at the scene supporting local law enforcement.

The @FBI and @ATFHQ are on the scene supporting local law enforcement following the shooting of multiple police officers in York County, Pennsylvania.

Violence against law enforcement is a scourge on our society and never acceptable. Pray for the officers involved.