VIDEO: $50k Reward Offered for Killer of Pa. State Trooper

Pennsylvania State Police have provided their first update in the deadly Pennsylvania barracks ambush investigation since 2:30 p.m. Saturday, reports WNEP.

Authorities told reporters on Sunday evening that they are receiving a large number of leads, all of which are being followed up. Some are fantastic and some dead ends. The reward for information about the killer of a Pennsylvania state troooper has been increased up to $50,000. This increase is from donations from the community members, Pa. crime stoppers, and other organizations. The preferred Tip Line is 1-866-326-7256.

In a formal statement to media, authorities said, "We are currently utilizing several traffic checkpoints located throughout the Blooming Grove patrol area. We hope to maintain a stronger than normal police presence to possibly gain useful information and also to provide the community with some sense of comfort."

The statement went on to say, "Tpr. Alex T Douglass is currently conscious and talking for the first time post-surgery. We hope to interview him and see if he can provide any information on the incident."