**Police Identify Suspect in Pennsylvania Shooting That Killed Three Officers**
*By Katherine Mosack | 3:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 2025*
Police have identified the suspect in the Pennsylvania shooting that killed three police officers and wounded two others.
On Wednesday evening, five law enforcement officers were shot while serving a warrant on a farm in North Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia. Tragically, three officers were killed in the attack, while two others were hospitalized. The two wounded officers are currently in stable but critical condition at York Hospital.
The response to the shooting was swift and involved medevac helicopters and approximately 30 police vehicles securing the perimeter of the scene.
Although initial reports indicated the gunman had turned the weapon on himself, state officials later clarified at a press conference that another officer had fatally shot the suspect.
The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth. Authorities revealed that Ruth had been sought on charges including stalking, loitering, and criminal trespassing.
York County District Attorney Tim Barker named the three slain officers as Mark Baker, Cody Becker, and Isaiah Emenheiser.
Discussing the incident, DA Barker emphasized the legality of law enforcement’s actions:
*”One of the things that I want to make clear right now, although it should be crystal clear and obvious to any human being on the planet, but just to ensure this is legally articulated — all actions by law enforcement were justified. They weren’t only justified, but they were necessary.”*
In response to the tragedy, community members from the rural area gathered to show their respect, holding up American flags and saluting as police and emergency vehicles formed a procession to the coroner’s office.
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