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Police say they are making progress in hunt for man accused of shooting Pennsylvania state troopers Pennsylvania governor: I’m confident we will find the gunman who shot two state troopers
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As the hunt for a gunman police say shot two Pennsylvania state troopers stretched into another week, authorities offered glimmers of hope following days of school closures and orders to shelter in place.As the hunt for a gunman police say shot two Pennsylvania state troopers stretched into another week, authorities offered glimmers of hope following days of school closures and orders to shelter in place.
Police are scouring a remote corner of northeastern Pennsylvania for Eric Matthew Frein, the 31-year-old they have described as “extremely dangerous.” Frein has been charged with ambushing two troopers outside the state police barracks in Blooming Grove late on Sept. 12, setting off an intense manhunt that has lasted for 10 days and rattled the region.Police are scouring a remote corner of northeastern Pennsylvania for Eric Matthew Frein, the 31-year-old they have described as “extremely dangerous.” Frein has been charged with ambushing two troopers outside the state police barracks in Blooming Grove late on Sept. 12, setting off an intense manhunt that has lasted for 10 days and rattled the region.
Over the weekend, the Pennsylvania State Police had asked residents of Barrett and Price Townships to shelter in place. People were urged to stay away from windows and to remain indoors. While the order was lifted, residents were still told to exercise caution, with the hunt throwing normal patterns of life into disarray.Over the weekend, the Pennsylvania State Police had asked residents of Barrett and Price Townships to shelter in place. People were urged to stay away from windows and to remain indoors. While the order was lifted, residents were still told to exercise caution, with the hunt throwing normal patterns of life into disarray.
Authorities say they are making headway in the hunt, as the search area “is narrowing,” Lt. Col George Bivens of the state police said at a news conference Monday.Authorities say they are making headway in the hunt, as the search area “is narrowing,” Lt. Col George Bivens of the state police said at a news conference Monday.
This manhunt is in an area of rocky, rugged terrain and very dense woods, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said. The search is particularly fraught for law enforcement, as police are searching for someone with the stated goal of killing police, Corbett said. Still, he believe that police are making progress.This manhunt is in an area of rocky, rugged terrain and very dense woods, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said. The search is particularly fraught for law enforcement, as police are searching for someone with the stated goal of killing police, Corbett said. Still, he believe that police are making progress.
“I feel confident that we should be able to apprehend this individual,” Corbett said at the same news conference Monday. “I’m very positive about that.”“I feel confident that we should be able to apprehend this individual,” Corbett said at the same news conference Monday. “I’m very positive about that.”
As long as the hunt is going on, people should continue to lock their doors, keep their cars locked and “use common sense,” Corbett said.As long as the hunt is going on, people should continue to lock their doors, keep their cars locked and “use common sense,” Corbett said.
Searchers have found things that Frein had left behind or even stored to use in the future, Bivens said Sunday. That included an assault rifle, magazines and ammunition.Searchers have found things that Frein had left behind or even stored to use in the future, Bivens said Sunday. That included an assault rifle, magazines and ammunition.
“We know that Frein has prepared and planned extensively for months and maybe years,” Bivens said. “He planned his attack and his retreat.”“We know that Frein has prepared and planned extensively for months and maybe years,” Bivens said. “He planned his attack and his retreat.”
The Pennsylvania State Police say that Frein opened fire at the Blooming Grove barracks, targeting two troopers. Cpl. Bryon Dickson was shot and killed while leaving the barracks. Alex Douglass, another trooper, was seriously wounded while arriving. (Frein could have also shot at civilians during this assault, but chose not to, Corbett said, which is why they believe he is only targeting police.)The Pennsylvania State Police say that Frein opened fire at the Blooming Grove barracks, targeting two troopers. Cpl. Bryon Dickson was shot and killed while leaving the barracks. Alex Douglass, another trooper, was seriously wounded while arriving. (Frein could have also shot at civilians during this assault, but chose not to, Corbett said, which is why they believe he is only targeting police.)
That launched a manhunt throughout the region. On Monday morning, a man found a Jeep in a pond not far from the barracks. Police said they found Frein’s driver’s license and Social Security card inside the vehicle, along with shell casings that matched those found near the barracks.That launched a manhunt throughout the region. On Monday morning, a man found a Jeep in a pond not far from the barracks. Police said they found Frein’s driver’s license and Social Security card inside the vehicle, along with shell casings that matched those found near the barracks.
The following day, police publicly identified Frein and described him as a highly-trained survivalist with a strong desire to kill police officers. He also belonged to a group that simulated military activities, police said, with members acting as soldiers from eastern Europe.The following day, police publicly identified Frein and described him as a highly-trained survivalist with a strong desire to kill police officers. He also belonged to a group that simulated military activities, police said, with members acting as soldiers from eastern Europe.
On Thursday, the FBI added Frein to their list of the 10 most wanted fugitives. They are offering $100,000 for information leading to his arrest, which is on top of a $75,000 reward being offered by a group called the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.On Thursday, the FBI added Frein to their list of the 10 most wanted fugitives. They are offering $100,000 for information leading to his arrest, which is on top of a $75,000 reward being offered by a group called the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.
Human trackers and dogs are showing signs that police “are on the right trail,” Bivens said Sunday.Human trackers and dogs are showing signs that police “are on the right trail,” Bivens said Sunday.
“Up until now, his advantage has been that this is his back yard and he knows this rugged terrain,” he said. “Our tactical operations people now also know his back yard, the area he once felt safe in.”“Up until now, his advantage has been that this is his back yard and he knows this rugged terrain,” he said. “Our tactical operations people now also know his back yard, the area he once felt safe in.”
Some schools in the area that had closed last week remained closed on Monday, and others that reopened did so with new rules in place. The Pocono Mountain School District remained closed for a third school day Monay owing to “ongoing safety concerns,” according to the district.Some schools in the area that had closed last week remained closed on Monday, and others that reopened did so with new rules in place. The Pocono Mountain School District remained closed for a third school day Monay owing to “ongoing safety concerns,” according to the district.
Meanwhile, the Wallenpaupack Area School District reopened Monday after closing on Thursday and Friday. “We are in unprecedented times for our area,” superintendent Michael Silsby wrote in a message to the district. He said that the school will take additional security measures and keep students inside for the entire school day.Meanwhile, the Wallenpaupack Area School District reopened Monday after closing on Thursday and Friday. “We are in unprecedented times for our area,” superintendent Michael Silsby wrote in a message to the district. He said that the school will take additional security measures and keep students inside for the entire school day.
However, owing to the situation, he said it is up to parents if they want to send students to school. Any absences will be excused, he said.However, owing to the situation, he said it is up to parents if they want to send students to school. Any absences will be excused, he said.