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Pennsylvania tragedy: 9 killed, including 2 children and pregnant woman, in suspected murder-suicide in Erie, ‘Worst scene I have ever experienced’

Police found two women fatally shot in the road outside the house, along with six additional victims and the deceased suspect, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania tragedy: 9 killed, including 2 children and pregnant woman, in suspected murder-suicide in Erie, ‘Worst scene I have ever experienced’

A suspected murder-suicide in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 9 resulted in nine deaths, including two children and a pregnant woman. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 5 pm, discovering two women fatally shot near the house, along with six others inside. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the scene as "horrific" and the "worst" he had ever witnessed.

The victims included a 5-year-old boy, a 1-year-old girl, and six adults, all related to each other. The shooter, a 45-year-old man, killed himself. Mayor Daria Devlin offered condolences to the families, while Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz urged the public not to spread misinformation.

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