9 dead in Pennsylvania shooting, Erie officials say
Key Points:
- Nine people were killed in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, with all deaths occurring before police arrived at the scene.
- The shooter is deceased, and officials confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public, though it was not specified if the shooter is among the dead.
- Police responded quickly after receiving a ShotSpotter alert, arriving within minutes and finding no further shots fired upon their arrival.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed condolences and offered full support to Erie’s mayor and community.
- Additional details about the incident were scheduled to be released at a news conference on Saturday afternoon.