Two Pennsylvania State Police officers shot during 911 call response
:: August 7, 2025
:: New Milford, Pennsylvania
:: Christopher L. Paris, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner
"The troopers made it out of their vehicle, and they were ambushed from a very good distance away. I don't want to quantify that, pending further investigation, but they were ambushed by several rounds of rifle fire from a position of tactical superiority. Trooper (Joseph) Perechinsky was shot twice in the chest/torso area. Trooper (William) Jenkins was shot twice as well, once in each arm."
"Carmine Faino, F A I N O, repeating F A I N O. 61 years of age. Faino is the resident at 20034, so technically he would be a neighbor of Wasko and her live-in longtime boyfriend. However, their properties are separated by several hundred yards. He, we believe at this point, murdered Laurie Wasko, and he was the shooter who shot both of our two troopers, as well as who shot at Carl Lawson."
State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said during a news conference that both troopers and an EMT who crashed when taking evasive action from the shooting were in stable condition.
The suspect, identified as Carmine Faino, was shot and killed.
Commissioner Paris said Faino killed his neighbor Laurie Wasko, prompting an emergency call from her boyfriend.
Previously, Governor Josh Shapiro said he was aware of the shooting and had communicated with State Police Commissioner Paris.
The troopers were identified as Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins.
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