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Erie, Pennsylvania shooter killed 8 people, then himself, police say
Police yet to establish motive as eight of nine killed in shooting were family members, one was family friend
Reuters
October 11, 2026
Nine dead in Erie, Pennsylvania mass shooting
A 45-year-old man shot and killed eight people in Erie, Pennsylvania, including a pregnant woman and two children, then apparently shot himself to death, authorities said on Saturday at a press conference where they revealed details of the previous evening's shooting.
The shooter, who has yet to be identified, died of an apparent self-inflicted wound before officers arrived on the scene, said Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah.
"Some scenes stay with you long after you leave them. This is one of those tragic scenes," Lorah said.
Police have yet to establish a motive, Lorah said. He said eight of the nine who died in the shooting were family members, and one was a family friend.
Lorah said after the shooter entered the home, he came out of the house and shot two women who appeared "distressed" and were pacing back and forth seeking assistance from neighbours.
Police found the suspect on the second floor of the home on Perry Street, Lorah said.


