9 people killed, including 2 children, in mass shooting in northern Pennsylvania
Investigators are still seeking a motive as police say the suspected gunman was related to seven victims and all nine deaths happened before officers arrived.
- On Friday, nine people, including two children, were found dead following a shooting on the 700 block of Perry Street in Erie. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah called it a "horrific loss of life."
- Officers first responded to the 700 block of Perry Street around 5 p.m. following 911 calls reporting shots fired. The situation escalated into a standoff that ended when the Erie Police Department SWAT Team breached the residence.
- Witnesses observed a man firing a handgun at two women outside before entering the home at 722 Perry Street. Police discovered the suspect dead inside with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Mayor Daria Devlin issued a statement assuring residents the situation was contained with no ongoing threat. The Erie Bureau of Police is offering counseling to officers impacted by the "horrific scene."
- The Erie County Coroner and police continue processing the scene as investigators work to determine a motive. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or the suspected shooter.
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