Three law enforcement officers were shot dead and two others were critically wounded in Pennsylvania on Wednesday in a confrontation with a gunman who was fatally shot by police, officials said.

The shooting erupted in the area of North Codorus Township, about 115 miles (185 km) west of Philadelphia, not far from the Maryland line, authorities said.

Authorities did not state a motive for the shooting of five police officers in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania, but said it was related to an ongoing probe.

Three police officers died, and two others were injured in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The shooting occurred in the rural area of North Codorus Township, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia,

At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, and Gov. Josh Shapiro was rushing to the scene, officials said. An investigation is occurring in the area of North Codorus Township,

Three police officers were killed and two were wounded in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher L. Paris said in a news conference. Grace Rufalo of CBS Harrisburg affiliate WHP reports.

At least 3 police officers have been killed and 2 others were wounded in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania. Authorities say the gunman is dead and there is no ongoing threat to the community. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.

Three police officers have died and two others are severely wounded after a shooting in Pennsylvania, police say.