Erie, Pennsylvania Shooting Leaves Nine Dead, Including Children and Pregnant Woman
A 45-year-old man shot and killed eight people, including a pregnant woman, children, and other relatives, at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday. He then took his own life. Authorities reported on Saturday that the gunman was related to seven of the victims; the eighth was a friend of the pregnant woman. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah stated that video and audio evidence captured muffled gunshot sounds from inside the residence just before two distressed women arrived and pounded on the door shortly before 5pm on Friday. The gunman was found dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation.
Key facts
- Nine people died, including the gunman, in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania.
- The gunman killed eight people: a pregnant woman, children, and other relatives.
- The gunman was a 45-year-old man who was related to seven of the victims.
- The eighth victim was a friend of the pregnant woman.
- The gunman took his own life and was found dead at the scene.
- Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah provided details on Saturday.
- Video and audio evidence included muffled gunshot sounds from inside the home.
- Two distressed women arrived and pounded on the door shortly before 5pm on Friday.
Entities
Institutions
- Erie Police Department
Locations
- Erie
- Pennsylvania
- United States