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Three Officers Killed in Pennsylvania Ambush; Two Injured

9/18/2025

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On September 17, 2025, Matthew James Ruth, 24, fatally shot three police officers during an arrest attempt in southern Pennsylvania.
The deceased officers are Det. Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Mark Baker, and Det. Isaiah Emenheiser; two others sustained injuries.
Ruth ambushed the officers at his ex-girlfriend's home, where he had exhibited suspicious behavior.
He also killed a dog belonging to his ex-girlfriend.
The wounded officers are in critical but stable condition, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday condemned the violence.

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Story summary

On September 17, 2025, Matthew James Ruth, 24, fatally shot three police officers during an arrest attempt in southern Pennsylvania.
The deceased officers are Det. Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Mark Baker, and Det. Isaiah Emenheiser; two others sustained injuries.
Ruth ambushed the officers at his ex-girlfriend's home, where he had exhibited suspicious behavior.
He also killed a dog belonging to his ex-girlfriend.
The wounded officers are in critical but stable condition, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday condemned the violence.