Pennsylvania authorities are looking for a suspected gunman accused of shooting and killing a police officer and wounding another near Pittsburgh on Sunday.
State Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the governor-elect, identified the slain officer as Police Chief Justin McIntire.
“Today’s tragedy in Brackenridge is a devastating reminder of the bravery of those who put their lives on the line every day to protect us,” Shapiro said on Twitter. “Police Chief Justin McIntire ran towards danger to keep Pennsylvanians safe—and he made the ultimate sacrifice in service to community.”
“Chief McIntire and his family are in my prayers, as is his fellow officer who was injured in the line of duty tonight,” he continued. “May Chief McIntire’s memory be a blessing.”…