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June 18, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA

PSP Honors Fallen Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr.; Identifies Wounded Lieutenant James A. Wagner

The two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County were identified by PSP. Tpr. Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. was killed and Lieutenant James A. Wagner was wounded in separate encounters with the same shooter.

Tpr. Rougeau was assigned to the Troop G, Lewistown Station and enlisted in the PSP in June 2020 as a member of the 160th cadet class. Upon graduation, he was assigned to Troop J, York before transferring to Troop G, Lewistown in March of this year. He was 29 years old. He becomes the 104th member of the PSP to make the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in the line of duty. His photo is included.

Lieutenant Wagner is currently listed in critical condition at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Lt. Wagner, age 45, is assigned as the station commander at the Troop G, Bedford Station. He enlisted in the PSP in September 2002.

"This is a tragedy for the Pennsylvania State Police," said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the PSP. "We ask for your continued prayers, for not only our Troopers but also their families."

Speakers Include:
Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris
Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens



Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Christopher Paris provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Christopher Paris provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) honors fallen Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. and identifies wounded Lieutenant James A. Wagner, who were both shot in Juniata County on Saturday, June 17 during separate encounters with the same shooter. PSP provide updates during a press conference in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) honors fallen Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. and identifies wounded Lieutenant James A. Wagner, who were both shot in Juniata County on Saturday, June 17 during separate encounters with the same shooter. PSP provide updates during a press conference in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Christopher Paris provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Christopher Paris provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tpr. Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. is the 104th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to give his life in the line of duty on Saturday, PSP said in at press conference in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Christopher Paris provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Colonel George Biven provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Colonel George Biven provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Colonel George Biven provides an update on the two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers shot yesterday in Juniata County, in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tpr. Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. is the 104th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to give his life in the line of duty on Saturday, PSP said in at press conference in Harrisburg, PA on June 18, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23282_psp_pspShooting_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>