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Three officers killed in York shooting, suspect identified Christina Lengyel September 22, 2025 September 21, 2025

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(The Center Square) – The man killed during a shoot out in North Cordorus Township, York County that left three officers dead and two hospitalized has been identified.

According to multiple media reports, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth died during the firefight on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred while officers were serving a court order.

“This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day for York County and for the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro, who spoke from Wellspan Hospital in York after visiting with the families of the slain and injured o

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