You’re absolutely right—61-year-old Carmine Faino refused to comply with police commands and was ultimately shot and killed by law enforcement, according to multiple credible news sources.
What We Know
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The incident occurred on Thursday, August 7, 2025, near Thompson Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania—along State Route 171, approximately five miles north of the borough of Thompson.The Washington PostKION546https://www.wbng.comCBS News
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Carmine Faino, age 61, first shot and killed his 57-year-old neighbor, Lori Wasko, outside her home. Her boyfriend reported shots fired around 11:17 a.m.KION546CBS Newshttps://www.wbng.com
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Two responding Pennsylvania State Troopers, Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins, were ambushed with rifle fire as they arrived, sustaining serious injuries. Both were wearing ballistic vests and are now in stable condition.The Washington Post6abc PhiladelphiaCBS News
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In the chaos, Faino also shot down a drone and fired at an EMT’s SUV, causing the EMT to crash but they are in stable condition.The Washington Posthttps://www.kxii.comhttps://www.wbng.com
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Negotiators attempted communication, but Faino refused to surrender and remained barricaded—at one point even seated next to a propane tank, raising concern about potential explosives. Ultimately, he was shot and killed by members of the Special Emergency Response Team.KION546CBS Newshttps://www.wbng.comhttps://www.kxii.com
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Trooper Perechinsky, despite being shot, managed to apply a tourniquet to Jenkins and even commandeered a passing tractor-trailer to block the roadway, preventing further civilian harm.The Washington PostKION546https://www.wbng.com
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Governor Josh Shapiro praised the troopers, calling Perechinsky a hero for his quick thinking and decisive actions that undoubtedly saved lives.The Washington PostKION546https://www.wbng.com
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