THOMPSON, Pa. — Authorities have confirmed that one of the two Pennsylvania state troopers injured in Thursday’s deadly shooting in Thompson has been released from the hospital, while the other remains in good condition as he continues to recover.
Trooper William Jenkins was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after receiving treatment for gunshot wounds to both arms. Trooper Joseph Perechinsky remains at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, where he is being treated for two gunshot wounds to the torso. Officials say his condition is stable, and he is expected to recover.
The violence erupted Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, around 11:00 a.m., when 61-year-old Carmine Faino allegedly shot and killed his neighbor, 57-year-old Lori Wasko, outside her home along Route 171 in Thompson. According to investigators, Faino then opened fire on responding troopers in what authorities have described as an ambush, sparking a tense standoff with state police.
During the exchange of gunfire, an EMS worker, identified as Carl Lawson, was also injured. Lawson’s vehicle left the roadway after being struck by gunfire during the chaos. He was transported for treatment and is recovering from his injuries.
After several hours of negotiations and armed confrontation, the situation ended when police fatally shot Faino.
State police and local authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack, the sequence of events, and the circumstances that led to the deadly standoff. Officials say more details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The small Susquehanna County community of Thompson is reeling from the violence, with neighbors expressing shock over the sudden and deadly chain of events. Memorials and messages of support for the victims, the injured troopers, and first responders have been pouring in from across the state.
This incident marks one of the most serious assaults on law enforcement in the region in recent years, highlighting the risks faced daily by officers and emergency personnel.
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