WEST CALN TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was killed during a traffic stop in Chester County on Sunday night time, authorities stated.
According to investigators, Corporal Timothy O’Connor responded round 8 p.m. to a name about an erratic driver in Honey Brook.
Authorities stated he stopped the car on the intersection of Route 10 and Michael Road in West Caln Township.
Lt. Col. George Bivens stated O’Connor made a radio name indicating the traffic stop, which was the final communication obtained from him.
Investigators stated that inside seconds of approaching the car, the 32-year-old driver opened hearth, killing O’Connor on the scene.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Col. George Bivens and D.A. Chris de Barrena-Sarobe spoke at a information convention after the capturing dying of Pa. State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor at March 8,
“Within seconds, as he approached the car, the driver opened fire from inside the vehicle and struck him just as he approached the driver’s side of the vehicle,” Bivens stated.
Authorities stated the driving force then exited the car and fatally shot himself. Investigators described the incident as a murder-suicide.
Governor Josh Shapiro, who joined regulation enforcement officers exterior Paoli Hospital, spoke concerning the loss to the state police neighborhood.
“The Pennsylvania State Police family lost a son, lost a hero, and lost a dedicated public servant,” Shapiro stated.
Chopper 6 was over the procession for Pa. State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor after he was killed during a traffic stop on the night time of March 8, 2026.
A solemn procession carried O’Connor’s physique from Paoli Hospital to the coroner’s workplace in West Chester, with Chopper 6 flying above the procession because it moved by the realm.
Shapiro has ordered flags throughout Pennsylvania to be flown at half-staff in O’Connor’s honor.
Chester County District Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe says the county is aiding with the investigation.
Officials aren’t releasing the title of the suspect presently, however stated he’s a person from Chester County.
They will now be investigating his background and motives, in response to de Barrena-Sarobe.
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