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State trooper shot, killed; suspect dead

Posted at 1:21 PM, Dec 31, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-31 14:51:00-05

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania state police announced Saturday the man suspected of fatally shooting a state trooper is dead.

Troopers announced the death of Jason Robison, 32, via Twitter. No additional details were immediately released.

Trooper Landon Weaver was killed Friday evening during an incident that took place at a home in Huntingdon County, located in central Pennsylvania.

On its Facebook page, Pennsylvania State Police said Weaver was "tragically shot and killed while investigating a domestic-related incident."

Weaver enlisted as a state trooper in December of 2015 and is the 97th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty, the state police's Facebook page said.

Trooper Landon Weaver

Trooper Landon Weaver

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf offered his condolences in a statement released Friday.

"Landon will always be remembered for his bravery, his sacrifice, and his willingness to serve," Gov. Wolf said.