Date: 12 September 2014

Location: Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania, United States

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

One police officer (Bryon Dickson) killed, another injured in shooting attack at police barracks in Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania.

The attacker, Eric Frein, evaded capture in nearby woods despite a massive manhunt until 30 October when he was captured in the Pocono Mountains. A letter in his possession stated his desire to start "another revolution" to "get us back the liberties we once had," prompting additional charges of terrorism.

Consequences: 1 killed, 1 injured

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