Two Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troopers were shot in the line of duty Saturday in Juniata County and one has died from his injuries while the other is in the hospital.

Pennsylvania State Police said a man engaged troopers in Mifflinstown Borough around 12:45 p.m. and shot one of the troopers, who was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.

After a search, the suspected shooter was located in the area of Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township shortly before 3 p.m. Troopers exchanged gunfire, and a trooper and the shooter were both shot and killed.

PSP asked the public to avoid the area, as the scene remains active. There is no threat to the public.

[There are reports the suspect had fired at a passing state police car before the gunfight. Prayers for a rapid recovery to the wounded trooper and our sincere condolences to the family of the fallen officer ~ Beege]