Nine killed in shooting in US state of Pennsylvania, including two children
The shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania happened on Friday, according to state officials. The attacker is among the dead.
Eight people, including two children, were killed in a mass shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon. The incident began when witnesses reported seeing a man firing a gun before he entered the residence, according to the Erie News Now. Two women were found dead on the street. Upon arriving, police encountered a barricaded gunman inside the home, who then exchanged gunfire with law enforcement.
Further victims were discovered upon entry, along with the gunman, who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Erie mayor's office confirmed the nine fatalities in a statement released on Saturday. Police Chief Rick Lorah expressed that the loss of life "cannot be adequately expressed" and that police would refrain from speculating about a motive.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro voiced his administration's support and shared his grief for the family and community. A press conference by the mayor is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
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