8 killed, including 2 children, in mass shooting in Erie; suspect also dead: news

8 Killed, Including 2 Children, in Erie Mass Shooting; Suspect Also Dead

ERIE, Pa. A devastating mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, has left nine people dead, including eight victims and the suspected gunman, in what local authorities described as one of the deadliest violent incidents in the city’s history.

Incident Overview and Timeline

The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood along the 700 block of Perry Street near East 7th Street. Emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire.

Responding officers discovered two adult women dead outside on the street. A tactical team and SWAT units surrounded the residence after witnesses reported that the armed suspect had entered the home. Following a standoff, law enforcement made entry into the house, discovering six additional victims deceased in various rooms, along with the suspected gunman, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Victims and Casualties

Authorities confirmed that eight victims were killed in the attack:

• Children: A 1-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy.

• Adults: Four women (one of whom was pregnant) and two young men.

Erie Police Chief Richard Lorah stated that eight of the nine individuals involved were family members, while one was a family friend. The suspected shooter was related to seven of the eight victims.

Ongoing Investigation and Official Response

The identities of the deceased victims and the gunman have been withheld pending complete family notifications and coroner confirmations.

Key facts regarding the investigation include:

• Motive: Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.

• Public Safety: Officials confirmed the incident is contained and there is no active threat to the surrounding community.

• State Support: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and state officials have coordinated with Erie Mayor Daria Devlin to deploy resources and family assistance support.

District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz and the Erie Police Department continue to investigate the scene, urging community members to rely strictly on verified law enforcement updates as forensic teams process evidence.