Pa. state trooper shot, killed after pulling over erratic driver in Chester County
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Pa. state trooper shot, killed after pulling over erratic driver in Chester County

09 March, 2026.USA.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • A Pennsylvania state trooper was fatally shot.
  • Trooper had pulled over an erratic driver immediately before the shooting.
  • The shooting occurred in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Pa. trooper killed

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette headline states that a Pa. state trooper was shot and killed after pulling over an erratic driver in Chester County.

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