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9 dead, including children, in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
NBC10 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A man killed eight people, including a pregnant woman, children, and other relatives, at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before committing suicide.
- Police responded to reports of a gunman firing shots outside the house and found two women shot dead in the street upon arrival.
- The incident escalated into a standoff with police and SWAT teams, after which officers discovered seven more victims and the deceased gunman inside the home.
- Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the scene as deeply disturbing and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the shooting but have not released any details to avoid compromising the investigation.
