Five police officers were shot and three were killed in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, authorities said.
The shooter, who has not yet been publicly identified, is dead, according to Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris.
Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the shooting, writing: "Violence against law enforcement is a scourge on our society and never acceptable. Pray for the officers involved."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are providing assistance.
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The shooting involved law enforcement officers, according to state officials. (Harrison Jones/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
"Our prayers are with the officers, their families, and the entire York County community," FBI Director Kash Patel wrote in a statement.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Attorney General Dave Sunday confirmed they were on their way to the scene in separate X posts.
WellSpan York Hospital confirmed to Fox News Digital it was treating two people related to the incident, but did not specify who the people are, saying only that they are in serious condition.
"Enhanced security protocols are in place at the hospital," spokesperson Maggi Barton wrote in a statement.
The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia posted on X shortly after the incident, noting the Mexican community is "advised to follow official instructions."
"The Consulate is monitoring the incident that occurred this afternoon in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania," the consulate wrote in the post. "The Mexican community is advised to follow official instructions."
Police officers parked near WellSpan York Hospital's entrance, after a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania. (WPMT)
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Officials noted if "consular assistance is required," they set up a hotline.
It is unclear how the Mexican community may be connected to the incident.
The Spring Grove School District issued a shelter in place, noting the incident did not involve any of its schools or students. It was lifted shortly after 4 p.m., as authorities gave the "all clear."
A helicopter was seen near the scene, according to local outlets. (Harrison Jones/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Officials said Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. The ATF confirmed its Harrisburg Field Office special agents are assisting.
"Violence against law enforcement is a scourge on our society and never acceptable," Bondi wrote in a statement on X. "Pray for the officers involved."
Pennsylvania State Police, York County Office of Emergency Management, WellSpan Health, the Philadelphia Mexican Consulate, and Gov. Shapiro's office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.