"Police say 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth opened fire with an AR-style rifle Wednesday, killing Detective Mark Baker, Detective Sgt. Cody Becker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, as they got to the front door of his ex-girlfriend's home, where he was hiding. The officers were there, searching for Ruth, to arrest him on suspicion of stalking. RELATED: Prosecutor says stalking suspect ambushed Pennsylvania police officers, killing 3 Two other officers were critically wounded in the shootout with the gunman and remain hospitalized in critical condition."
"There is profound grief across the law enforcement community and beyond after Becker, Baker and Emenheiser, all from Northern York County Regional Police Department, died in the line of duty. "Each of these men represented the best of policing," said Chief Dave Lash. The officer killings in Central Pennsylvania have stunned the nation. The community gathered for a vigil for the officers on Thursday night."
"Outside the Northern York County Regional Police Department, a memorial continues to grow. Supporters have left dozens of bouquets of flowers and flags. Emenheiser enjoyed fitness and had two children. Baker worked with Philadelphia Police Department in the early 2000s. Detective Becker's high school posted a tribute to the fallen officer. His former wrestling coach told 6abc that he was a team leader and great athlete."
Matthew James Ruth, 24, opened fire with an AR-style rifle as officers approached the front door of his ex-girlfriend's home where he was hiding. Detectives Mark Baker, Cody Becker and Isaiah Emenheiser were killed at the scene while two other officers were critically wounded and hospitalized. Officers were attempting to arrest Ruth on suspicion of stalking. The suspect was later killed by police. Law enforcement leaders and community members expressed profound grief. A vigil in Spring Grove and a growing memorial outside the Northern York County Regional Police Department drew large crowds. Personal tributes noted Emenheiser's family, Baker's prior service in Philadelphia, and Becker's athletics.
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