Two Pennsylvania police officers shot, governor says

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Two Pennsylvania police officers have been shot in the north east of the state, Governor Josh Shapiro said.

The troopers were shot will responding to a call and both were transported to local hospitals, state police told the BBC.

"About an hour ago in Susquehanna County, two state troopers were shot. Lori [his wife] and I are praying for those troopers," Shapiro said.

The shooting took place 40 miles (63 km) north of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Shapiro announced news of the shooting at an event he was attending outside Philadelphia. He said he was headed to the scene.

"The scene remains very active and information on the suspect will be released at a later time," state police said.

US Senator Dave McCormick, who represents Pennsylvania, said he is closely monitoring the situation.

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