Overview
- Police say Corporal O’Connor stopped a driver for erratic driving just after 8 p.m. at Compass Road and Michael Road in West Caln Township.
- Within seconds of the approach, the driver opened fire, killing O’Connor, then turned the gun on himself, according to officials.
- Authorities have not released the suspect’s name but described him as a 32-year-old man from Chester County.
- O’Connor was a 15-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police and is survived by his wife and young daughter.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the family at Paoli Hospital and ordered flags lowered statewide as the case is investigated.