Nine killed in Erie, Pennsylvania shooting; shooter also dead
A shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine victims dead and the gunman deceased, with authorities confirming no ongoing threat to the public.
A shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday night resulted in nine fatalities, officials said, and the shooter was also found dead at the scene. Police responded within minutes after a ShotSpotter alert and reported that all victims had died before officers arrived, with no further gunfire heard after their arrival.
City officials indicated that they had not yet confirmed whether the shooter was counted among the nine deaths and said more details would be released at a news conference later on Saturday.
Governor Josh Shapiro said he had spoken with Erie Mayor Daria Devlin and offered his administration’s full support. > "My heart breaks for this family," he wrote on X, adding that he and his wife were praying for the victims and the broader Erie community.