Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot in West Caln Township, officials say

A Pennsylvania State Police trooper has died after being shot in West Caln Township on Sunday night, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning. Shapiro said he spoke with O’Connor’s family after the shooting.

“There are many questions, many of which will go unanswered,” Shapiro said at a news conference at Paoli Hospital early Monday morning. “But the one thing we absolutely know for certain is that their son, their husband, is a hero. He died protecting others, and that is a noble calling. That is something we’re profoundly grateful for.”…

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