Erie, Pa. mass shooting: Nine killed, including gunman
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Erie, Pa. mass shooting: Nine killed, including gunman

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Key Points:

  • A shooting at an Erie, Pennsylvania home on Friday resulted in eight deaths, including a pregnant woman and two young children, before the suspected 45-year-old gunman took his own life, according to police.
  • Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near East Seventh and Perry streets, finding two women dead outside and later discovering six more victims inside the residence; seven victims were related to the gunman, while one was a family friend.
  • Surveillance footage showed the two women outside appearing distressed and seeking help before being shot by the gunman, who was heard calling to them prior to the attack.
  • Erie officials delayed releasing the full death toll to ensure accuracy and to notify families, with Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah describing the scene as the worst he has ever experienced.
  • Local leaders, including Erie Mayor Daria Devlin and District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz, expressed condolences, urged against spreading rumors, and announced support and crisis resources for affected families, while Governor Josh Shapiro also responded to the tragedy.

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