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PA shooter who killed 8 was patriarch, father of toddler killed says
Reading Eagle • • general
Key Points:
- A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, resulted in eight deaths, including a toddler, her pregnant mother, a 5-year-old boy, and the unborn baby, with the 45-year-old gunman, a grandfather, taking his own life.
- The gunman was related to seven of the victims, while the eighth victim was a friend of the pregnant woman; authorities have not released the names of the victims or the shooter.
- Police found two women dead outside the home where the shooting began, and additional victims inside, including children and young adults; the motive remains under investigation, with mental health suggested as a possible factor.
- Community members described the shooter as someone who appeared normal but had recently declined, expressing shock and grief over the tragedy.
- Erie officials, including Mayor Daria Devlin, have expressed condolences and pledged support to the victims' families and the community as they cope with the devastating event.
