Chester County Trooper Killed in Traffic Stop; Suspect Dead in Murder-Suicide

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A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, Chester County, when the driver opened fire; the gunman, Jesse Nathan Elks, then killed himself in a murder-suicide. Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr., 40, leaves behind a wife and daughter. Governor Shapiro ordered flags at half-staff, and a solemn procession accompanied O’Connor’s body as investigators probe the shooter’s motives and background.
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- State trooper shot and killed during traffic stop leaves behind wife, young daughter WGAL
- Pa. State Trooper shot and killed at Chester Co. traffic stop, officials say NBC10 Philadelphia
- State police corporal shot, killed after pulling over 'erratic driver' in Chester County local21news.com
- 'Pennsylvania tragically lost one of our finest': State trooper shot, killed by driver during traffic stop in Chester County, officials say WFMZ.com
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