2 Pennsylvania State Troopers shot after pursuit with retail theft suspects in Franklin County

2 Pennsylvania State Troopers shot responding to retail theft

A Pennsylvania State Trooper is in critical condition and another is recovering after they were both shot while responding to a theft at a Dick's Sporting Goods in Franklin County on Wednesday night. The suspected gunman, who investigators believe was among a group of co-conspirators, was killed when police returned fire during a pursuit.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were shot Wednesday night when investigators say a retail theft suspect opened fire on them when a pursuit came to an end.

What we know:

Troopers responded to the Dicks Sporting Goods on Lincoln Highway in Franklin County for reports of a retail theft, according to investigators.

The suspects drove off before troopers arrived, but they quickly located the car and a high-speed chase began. 

Troopers used a spike strip to disable the suspect's vehicle, ending the pursuit on the southbound side of Route 81 near Exit 3.

After two women inside the car immediately surrendered, investigators say one of the suspects opened fire on Troopers, striking two of them.

At a press conference on Thursday, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris identified the two injured officers as 23-year-old Thomas Pack and 31-year-old Lucas Amarose.

The wounded officers were taken to Wellspan York Hospital for treatment.

Paris said that Pack has since been released from the hospital, while Amarose remains in serious condition as of Thursday evening, after undergoing multiple surgeries. 

Officials said the shooter, who officials identified as Lamar Foy of Baltimore, got out of the car and tried to chase the troopers down, still firing. 

A third trooper eventually shot and killed Foy.

In addition to the shooter, police said there were two women in the car, who they said were obey officers' orders when the shooting broke out. 

State police identified the women as Amir Loren Swift, 21, and Giani Jaida McGowan, 21, also both from Baltimore.

What we don't know:

It's unknown what was taken in the retail theft. While officials announced during their Thursday press conference that the women would be charged, they did not specify the charges.

What they're saying:

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro posted the following message regarding the matter to X Wednesday evening.