2014 Pennsylvania State Police barracks attack

2014 shooting in Pennsylvania, U.S. June 2025 February 2025 Blooming Grove, Pike County, Pennsylvania, U.S. 10:50 P.M. EDT (22:50 UTC−04:00) The location of the attack a few days after Eric Matthew Frein Pennsylvania State Troopers 1 (Cpl. Bryon Dickson) 1 (Tpr. Alex Douglass) 2014 09 12 Murder by shooting, domestic terrorism Attempting to start a revolution .308-caliber Norinco NDM-86 riflehttps://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/2015/01/05/frein-ordered-to-stand-trial/35586426007/ Frein ordered to stand trial in ambush on state troopers Scott Andrew Pocono Record January 5, 2015 Guilty on all counts *First-degree murder First-degree criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer Criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder Criminal attempt to commit homicide of a law enforcement officer First-degree assault of a law enforcement officer Terrorism Weapons of mass destruction Discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure Possessing instruments of crime Recklessly endangering another person yes Death On September 12, 2014, during a shift change at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Blooming Grove Township, two state troopers were shot with a .308 caliber rifle. One trooper died at the scene and another was taken to a hospital where he recovered. Eric Frein was identified by the police as the only suspect in the case, and led the police on a weeks-long manhunt. He was eventually captured at an abandoned airport hangar on October 30, and charged with terrorism, murder, and attempted murder. Frein was convicted of all charges in April 2017, and subsequently sentenced to death. Attack At 10:50 P.M.http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/13/justice/pennsylvania-shooting/ Pennsylvania state trooper dies in shooting; another wounded CNN September 13, 2014 September 2, 2016 Ed Payne Joshua Berlinger https://web.archive.org/web/20160915173524/http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/13/justice/pennsylvania-shooting/ September 15, 2016 live mdy-all on September 12, 2014, a shift change was commencing outside the Troop R barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police in the Pocono Mountains in Blooming Grove Township, Pennsylvania. At that moment, a sniper opened fire with a .308-caliber rifle.http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pa-mc-t-frein-home-neighbors-ordered-to-shelter-20140919-story.html After shots are reported, residents within miles of Eric Frein home ordered to get inside - The Morning Call The Morning Call September 19, 2014 themorningcall.com November 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022123756/http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pa-mc-t-frein-home-neighbors-ordered-to-shelter-20140919-story.html October 22, 2014 live mdy-all One trooper was killed by the gunfire and a second was injured, but survived.Ambush suspect was former Northampton Community College student https://web.archive.org/web/20160819185330/http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2014/09/police_ambush_suspect_was_mili.html 2016-08-19 , The Express-Times, September 17, 2014.http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-eric-frein-profile-20141001-story.html No warning signs in ordinary life of trooper slaying suspect Morning Call October 1, 2014 Matt Assad and Peter Hall August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20151217151122/http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-eric-frein-profile-20141001-story.html December 17, 2015 live mdy-allPennsylvania suspect in police killing belonged to 'military simulation unit' https://web.archive.org/web/20160927171500/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/17/pennsylvania-eric-frein-survivalist-police-killing 2016-09-27 , The Guardian, September 17, 2014. Four shots were fired within 90 seconds, from a distance of 82 yd m in a position at the edge of the nearby woods, before the shooter fled further into the wooded area.http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-eric-frein-trooper-barracks-20141112-story.html Two months to day of sniper shooting, Blooming Grove barracks reopens The Morning Call November 12, 2014 September 2, 2016 Dan Sheehan https://web.archive.org/web/20161010125241/http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-eric-frein-trooper-barracks-20141112-story.html October 10, 2016 live mdy-all One trooper was shot trying to help the other, prompting him to crawl back to safety, where he was aided by two other troopers. The deceased victim was shot twice, once in the chest, and once in the shoulder, both fatal wounds.Kohut Joseph 2017-04-18 Frein trial: Prosecution rests following autopsy testimony https://www.standardspeaker.com/2017/04/18/frein-trial-prosecution-rests-following-autopsy-testimony/ 2025-01-13 Hazleton Standard Speaker en-US The wounded victim was shot once in the lower back, which exited through the hip, causing nerve damage to his right leg.Alex Douglass's Story - HSS Back in the Game https://backinthegame.hss.edu/story/alex-douglass/ 2025-01-13 Back in the Game - Hospital for Special Surgery Victims Corporal Bryon K. Dickson II, 38, a seven-year veteran (killed) Trooper Alex Douglass, 31, a ten-year veteran (injured)http://6abc.com/news/shot-pa-trooper-i-crawled-on-my-arms-dragged-my-legs/734714/ Shot Pa. trooper: 'I crawled on my arms, dragged my legs' WPVI-TV May 21, 2015 September 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916045603/http://6abc.com/news/shot-pa-trooper-i-crawled-on-my-arms-dragged-my-legs/734714/ September 16, 2016 live mdy-all Perpetrator Eric Frein Eric Matthew Frein was identified as the main suspect of the attack after the discovery of an abandoned 2001 Jeep Cherokee three days after the event.http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/game-commission-tracking-team-hunting-for-frein-1.1755374 Game Commission tracking team hunting for Frein Times-Tribune September 18, 2014 Brendan Gibbons August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053024/http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/game-commission-tracking-team-hunting-for-frein-1.1755374 March 4, 2016 live mdy-all The vehicle was traced back to his parents, and multiple pieces of evidence, including bullet casings matched to the attack, were discovered inside.http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/17/justice/pennsylvania-shooting-suspect/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 Trooper shooting suspect might try to target more officers, police say CNN September 17, 2014 Holly Yan, Greg Botelho and Chelsea J. Carter August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828210955/http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/17/justice/pennsylvania-shooting-suspect/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 August 28, 2016 live mdy-all He led authorities on a manhunt after the shootings, eventually being placed on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/eric-matthew-frein FBI — ERIC MATTHEW FREIN FBI November 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031195057/http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/eric-matthew-frein/ October 31, 2014 live mdy-allhttp://articles.philly.com/2014-09-20/news/54113094_1_pocono-mountains-hanko-philadelphia-division FBI adds Frein to 10 Most Wanted list September 20, 2014 The Philadelphia Inquirer September 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072215/http://articles.philly.com/2014-09-20/news/54113094_1_pocono-mountains-hanko-philadelphia-division March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Frein was described by police as a "self-taught survivalist" with a grudge against law enforcement personnel.http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/09/21/day-9-of-manhunt-for-pa-barracks-shooting-suspect-eric-frein/ Day 9 Of Manhunt For PA Barracks Shooting Suspect Eric Frein The Associated Press September 21, 2014 KYW-TV August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160604015614/http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/09/21/day-9-of-manhunt-for-pa-barracks-shooting-suspect-eric-frein/ June 4, 2016 live mdy-all At the time of the attack, he was a reenactor who acted in a variety of roles, most often Serbian soldiers. In 2008, Frein founded Istocni Vuk or "Eastern Wolf", whose Myspace page pictured Frein engaged in recreational military simulations as a Serbian soldier.https://myspace.com/359576349/photos Istocni Vuk Photos on Myspace Myspace September 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114954/https://myspace.com/359576349/photos March 4, 2016 live mdy-all The police manhunt, initially involving nearly 200 officers by September 17, grew to nearly 1,000 on September 24.https://abcnews.go.com/US/accused-cop-killer-eric-frein-repeatedly-appears-eludes/story?id=25734478 U.S. Accused Cop Killer Eric Frein Repeatedly Appears, Then Eludes Manhunt Good Morning America/ABC News September 24, 2014 Rheanna Murray August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826071233/https://abcnews.go.com/US/accused-cop-killer-eric-frein-repeatedly-appears-eludes/story?id=25734478 August 26, 2016 live mdy-all Law enforcement officers included local police; state police forces from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey;The hunt for Eric Frein http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20140928/NEWS/409280333/101010/NEWS October 1, 2014 Pocono Record September 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929130002/http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20140928/NEWS/409280333/101010/NEWS September 29, 2014 live mdy-all Federal Bureau of Investigation; U.S. Marshals Service; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/justice/pennsylvania-suspected-cop-killer/ Pennsylvania trooper killing: Who is suspect Eric Frein? CNN September 22, 2014 Holly Yan August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828212259/http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/justice/pennsylvania-suspected-cop-killer/ August 28, 2016 live mdy-all Frein was seen several times during the manhunt, but each time, officers were unable to approach him directly due to the rugged terrain of the area, which allowed Frein to escape. They subsequently believed Frein was taunting them during the manhunt. A colleague from the MilSim group "Red Alliance" suggested that "If he's re-enacting anyone, it's Rambo from the very first movie," referring to the character of John Rambo in First Blood.https://abcnews.go.com/US/accused-cop-shooter-eric-frein-reenacting-rambo-colleague/story?id=25633499 U.S. Accused Cop Shooter Eric Frein Reenacting Rambo, Colleague Suggests ABC News September 19, 2014 Rheanna Murray August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826071226/https://abcnews.go.com/US/accused-cop-shooter-eric-frein-reenacting-rambo-colleague/story?id=25633499 August 26, 2016 live mdy-all Frein was captured by U.S. Marshals near Birchwood-Pocono Airpark, an abandoned airfieldAccused Trooper Shooter Eric Frein in Police Custody After 48 Day Manhunt http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/CAUGHT-Accused-Trooper-Shooter-in-Police-Custody-280999012.html October 30, 2014 WCAU-TV October 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031184954/http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/CAUGHT-Accused-Trooper-Shooter-in-Police-Custody-280999012.html October 31, 2014 live mdy-all approximately 3 mi km ENE of Tannersville, on October 30, 48 days after the shooting.http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/eric_frein_capture.html Ivey DeJesus Eric Frein surrendered to U.S. marshals, did not put up a fight, state police said PennLive/The Patriot News October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160829173355/http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/eric_frein_capture.html August 29, 2016 live mdy-all At the time of his arrest, he was unarmed,https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/captured-manhunt-ends-trooper-ambush-suspect-26593858 Michael Rubinkam Captured: Manhunt Ends for Trooper Ambush Suspect ABC News October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102204706/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/captured-manhunt-ends-trooper-ambush-suspect-26593858 November 2, 2014 live mdy-all but a Yugo M24/47 8mm bolt-action rifle, a .308-caliber Norinco NDM-86 rifle, a 9x18mm CZ 82 semi-automatic pistol and a bayonet were recovered afterward.https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/2014/11/05/guns-ammo-found-in-hangar/35999841007/ Guns, ammo found in hangar after Frein captured Brelje Beth Pocono Record November 5, 2014 He was arrested without incidenthttp://www.cnn.com/2014/10/30/us/pennsylvania-trooper-shooting-suspect/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 FBI most-wanted suspect Eric Frein in custody - CNN.com Dana Ford October 30, 2014 CNN November 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102071856/http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/30/us/pennsylvania-trooper-shooting-suspect/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 November 2, 2014 live mdy-allTom Winter M. Alex Johnson Authorities Capture Accused Cop Killer Eric Frein https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/authorities-capture-accused-cop-killer-eric-frein-n237916 October 30, 2014 NBCNews.com October 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031024011/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/authorities-capture-accused-cop-killer-eric-frein-n237916 October 31, 2014 live mdy-all and restrained using handcuffs belonging to Dickson.http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/31/eric-frein-suspect-in-pennsylvania-trooper-ambush-taken-into-custody/ Trooper ambush suspect Eric Frein taken in handcuffs of murdered officer Fox News October 21, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924173447/http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/31/eric-frein-suspect-in-pennsylvania-trooper-ambush-taken-into-custody/ September 24, 2015 dead mdy-allhttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/eric-frein-captured_n_6079008.html Eric Frein Captured: Accused Cop Killer In Custody, Police Say The Huffington Post 30 October 2014 November 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141113064030/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/eric-frein-captured_n_6079008.html November 13, 2014 live mdy-all The day after his capture, he was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder in the attack.McGraw Seamus Eric Frein, Suspect in Killing of Pennsylvania State Trooper, Appears in Court https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/01/us/eric-frein-suspect-in-killing-of-pennsylvania-state-trooper-appears-in-court.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0 31 October 2014 The New York Times 31 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104061508/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/01/us/eric-frein-suspect-in-killing-of-pennsylvania-state-trooper-appears-in-court.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0 4 November 2014 live dmy-all Although Frein did not resist arrest, he suffered a cut to the bridge of his nose, as well as a scrape over his left eye and bruises to his cheeks and eyes.http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/eric_frein_denied_bail_after_b.html Debbie Truong Quiet, bruised Eric Frein denied bail after brief arraignment on trooper killing charges PennLive/The Patriot News October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919125211/http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/10/eric_frein_denied_bail_after_b.html September 19, 2016 live mdy-allhttp://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/10/31/community-breathes-sigh-of-relief-after-freins-capture/ Ralph Iannotti Community Breathes Sigh Of Relief After Frein's Capture CBS Pittsburgh October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814212743/http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/10/31/community-breathes-sigh-of-relief-after-freins-capture/ August 14, 2016 live mdy-all The U.S. Marshals claim this occurred while he was lying on the ground during his arrest.http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20141101_Investigator__Frein__fully__expected_capture.html Laura McCrystal and Ben Finley Investigator: Frein 'fully' expected capture philly.com October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161226143217/http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20141101_Investigator__Frein__fully__expected_capture.html December 26, 2016 live mdy-all The Pennsylvania State Police, however, claim these injuries occurred while he was on the run.https://abcnews.go.com/US/accused-cop-killer-eric-freins-dramatic-court-appearance/story?id=26600061 TOM LLAMAS and RHEANA MURRAY Accused Cop Killer Eric Frein's Dramatic First Court Appearance After Capture ABC News October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826071229/https://abcnews.go.com/US/accused-cop-killer-eric-freins-dramatic-court-appearance/story?id=26600061 August 26, 2016 live mdy-allhttp://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/eric-frein-arraigned-dramatic-capture-weeks-long-manhunt-article-1.1994264 Sasha Goldstein Eric Frein arraigned following capture 7 weeks after allegedly murdering Pa. state trooper New York Daily News October 31, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826164836/http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/eric-frein-arraigned-dramatic-capture-weeks-long-manhunt-article-1.1994264 August 26, 2016 live mdy-all Aftermath thumb|On October 1, following discovery of two pipe bombs, all hunting and trapping on public or private land and all access to state gameland was forbidden in the shaded areas.http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/game-commission-bans-hunting-in-manhunt-search-area/28353284 Game Commission bans hunting in manhunt search WFMZ-TV October 1, 2014 2016-08-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20141113142938/http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/game-commission-bans-hunting-in-manhunt-search-area/28353284 2014-11-13 deadhttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=12775&PageID=648010&mode=2&contentid=http://pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/marketingsites/game_commission/content/resources/newsreleases/newsrelease/articles/release__085_14.html Manhunt places hunting seasons on hold Pennsylvania State Game Commission October 1, 2014 April 28, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054458/http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=12775&PageID=648010&mode=2&contentid=http%3A%2F%2Fpubcontent.state.pa.us%2Fpublishedcontent%2Fpublish%2Fmarketingsites%2Fgame_commission%2Fcontent%2Fresources%2Fnewsreleases%2Fnewsrelease%2Farticles%2Frelease__085_14.html March 4, 2016 live mdy-all The blue-shaded area was reopened on October 10.http://wnep.com/2014/10/10/hunting-restrictions-lifted-in-part-of-search-area/ Hunting restrictions lifted in part of search area WNEP October 10, 2010 Dan Ratchford August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161011020033/http://wnep.com/2014/10/10/hunting-restrictions-lifted-in-part-of-search-area/ October 11, 2016 live mdy-allhttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=12775&PageID=648010&mode=2&contentid=http://pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/marketingsites/game_commission/content/resources/newsreleases/newsrelease/articles/release__088_14.html Hunting seasons restored in parts of Pike County Pennsylvania Game Commission October 10, 2014 April 28, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054353/http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=12775&PageID=648010&mode=2&contentid=http%3A%2F%2Fpubcontent.state.pa.us%2Fpublishedcontent%2Fpublish%2Fmarketingsites%2Fgame_commission%2Fcontent%2Fresources%2Fnewsreleases%2Fnewsrelease%2Farticles%2Frelease__088_14.html March 4, 2016 live mdy-all The green-shaded area was reopened October 21, after two sightings of Frein in Paradise Township, while the yellow remained under the hunting/trapping ban and gameland closures.http://cumberlink.com/news/local/capital_region/pa-lifts-hunting-ban-in-all-of-pike-county/article_575c850c-595d-11e4-baff-d7798dd86e66.html Pa. lifts hunting ban in all of Pike County The Sentinel October 21, 2014 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170104200606/http://cumberlink.com/news/local/capital_region/pa-lifts-hunting-ban-in-all-of-pike-county/article_575c850c-595d-11e4-baff-d7798dd86e66.html January 4, 2017 live mdy-allhttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=12775&PageID=648010&mode=2&contentid=http://pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/marketingsites/game_commission/content/resources/newsreleases/newsrelease/articles/release__91_14.html Hunting seasons restored in entirety of Pike County Pennsylvania Game Commission October 21, 2014 April 28, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222724/http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=12775&PageID=648010&mode=2&contentid=http%3A%2F%2Fpubcontent.state.pa.us%2Fpublishedcontent%2Fpublish%2Fmarketingsites%2Fgame_commission%2Fcontent%2Fresources%2Fnewsreleases%2Fnewsrelease%2Farticles%2Frelease__91_14.html March 3, 2016 live mdy-all After the attack, the Troop R barracks were immediately closed down for crime scene investigators to process it, and for repairs to windows shattered by gunfire. Trooper operations were temporarily handled at the barracks in Honesdale, about 20 mi away. On November 12, 2014, two months after the attack, the barracks were reopened, with all but three employees (Alex Douglass and two others) returning to work. Frein was indicted on a total of twelve charges, including terrorism and first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty to all charges during his video arraignment on January 29, 2015. Prosecutors sought the death penalty.https://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/29/us/pennsylvania-eric-frein/ Julia Talanova Eric Frein pleads not guilty in state trooper's death CNN January 30, 2015 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828211213/http://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/29/us/pennsylvania-eric-frein/ August 28, 2016 live mdy-all Douglass, who suffered a gunshot wound to the pelvis, was taken to Geisinger Medical Center for treatment and was classified to be in stable but critical condition.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/13/pennsylvania-police-barracks-shooting/15574705/ Pa. police: 1 trooper dead, another injured in shooting USA Today September 13, 2014 September 2, 2016 Yamiche Alcindor https://web.archive.org/web/20161011005602/http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/13/pennsylvania-police-barracks-shooting/15574705/ October 11, 2016 live mdy-allhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/09/13/348181800/2-troopers-shot-at-pennsylvania-state-police-barracks 2 Troopers Shot At Pennsylvania State Police Barracks NPR September 13, 2014 September 2, 2016 Bill Chappell https://web.archive.org/web/20160916151001/http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/09/13/348181800/2-troopers-shot-at-pennsylvania-state-police-barracks September 16, 2016 live mdy-all Partially paralyzed by his injuries, he underwent sixteen surgeries at a New York City hospital in an effort to walk on his own again. In May 2015, his family announced that they forgave Frein for the shooting.http://www.phillyvoice.com/one-year-fatal-ambush-pa-state-police-barracks/ One year after fatal ambush on Pa. State Police barracks, Frein trial still looms Philly Voice September 12, 2015 September 2, 2016 Michael Tatenbaum https://web.archive.org/web/20160918222539/http://www.phillyvoice.com/one-year-fatal-ambush-pa-state-police-barracks/ September 18, 2016 live mdy-all Also in May 2015, Douglass shared his experience of being shot. In 2018 his right leg was amputated because of medical complications. 2018-12-14 Trooper wounded in 2014 ambush shooting has leg amputated https://www.police1.com/police-heroes/articles/trooper-wounded-in-2014-ambush-shooting-has-leg-amputated-PWPkwGIttSIMvCnd/ https://web.archive.org/web/20260602182409/https://www.police1.com/police-heroes/articles/trooper-wounded-in-2014-ambush-shooting-has-leg-amputated-PWPkwGIttSIMvCnd/ 2026-06-02 2026-06-02 Police1 en-US On April 19, 2017, Frein was convicted on all 12 counts, including first-degree murder. On April 27, 2017, Frein was sentenced to death by lethal injection and sent to Pennsylvania's death row. Reactions Governor Tom Corbett released a statement after the attack, saying, "Every attack on an officer of the law is an attack on our state, our country and civilized society." He also ordered all state flags at the Pennsylvania State Capitol and commonwealth facilities to be flown at half-staff. State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan called the attack "cowardly" and said, "It cuts us to the core that such an event could happen." US Congressman Tom Marino (R–10th) expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, and also condemned the attack, supporting the officers in their manhunt for the shooter.http://wnep.com/2014/09/13/breaking-news-incident-at-state-police-barracks-in-blooming-grove/ UPDATE: One Trooper Killed In Shooting At State Police Barracks WNEP September 13, 2014 September 2, 2016 Amanda Kelley https://web.archive.org/web/20160821152604/http://wnep.com/2014/09/13/breaking-news-incident-at-state-police-barracks-in-blooming-grove/ August 21, 2016 live mdy-all References 41.3867 -75.1308 title Category:2010s crimes in Pennsylvania Category:2014 in Pennsylvania Category:2014 mass shootings in the United States Category:2014 murders in the United States Category:American police officers killed in the line of duty Category:Anti-police violence in the United States Category:Assassinated police officers Category:Attacks on barracks Category:Attacks on police stations in 2014 Category:Attacks on police stations in the United States Category:Deaths by firearm in Pennsylvania Category:Mass shootings in Pennsylvania Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in Pennsylvania Category:Murder in Pennsylvania Category:Pennsylvania State Police Category:Pike County, Pennsylvania Category:September 2014 crimes in the United States Category:Terrorist incidents in Pennsylvania Category:Terrorist incidents in the United States in 2014 Category:Attacks on residential buildings in the United States Category:Violence against men in the United States Category:Mass shootings involving rimfire rifles