Nine killed, including children, in Erie, Pennsylvania shooting
A gunman opened fire inside and outside a residence in Erie, Pennsylvania, killing nine people, among them children, before dying from a self-inflicted wound.
Police in Erie, Pennsylvania, reported that a shooter fired both inside and outside a home, resulting in nine fatalities, including several children. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and authorities have not released the identities of the victims or the shooter. Investigators said the motive remains unknown and the incident is still under investigation.
"This is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking scenes our officers and investigators have ever encountered. The loss of life is devastating, and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing," Police Chief Rick Lorah said. The investigation continues as officials work to determine the events leading up to the attack.