India, March 9 -- A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot dead during a traffic stop on Sunday night, March 8, local authorities have said, according to ABC News. Tim O'Connor was shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, according to ABC News' Philadelphia station WPVI.

Gov. Josh Shapiro shared a statement on X, paying tribute to O'Connor.

"Tonight, Pennsylvania tragically lost one of our finest when State Police Corporal Tim O'Connor was killed in the line of duty." Shapiro wrote. "I was at Paoli Hospital this evening with Corporal O'Connor's wife Casey and his parents Maureen and Tim. My heart breaks for Tim and Casey's young daughter and their entire family."

He added, "Lori and I mourn with the Pennsylvania State Police family a...