Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say

A shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, resulted in nine deaths, including the suspected shooter, causing shock and distress in the city, according to police. The incident occurred in a residential area and authorities have provided limited details. Erie Police Department issued a statement to correct inaccurate information that had circulated following the event on Friday.

Officers were on the scene within minutes of receiving an alert from ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that uses artificial intelligence and microphones to identify gunshots. All nine fatalities happened before officers arrived, and no additional shots were fired afterward. The city clarified that sounds heard during the police response, possibly confused with gunfire, were flash bangs used by law enforcement.

A news conference is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Rick Lorah expressed his disbelief, stating it was the first time he had witnessed such a tragedy in his 28-year career. Governor Josh Shapiro offered the administration's full support to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin. Erie is located approximately 120 miles north of Pittsburgh.