9 dead, including children, in mass shooting in US state of Pennsylvania
“At least nine people, including several children, were killed in a mass shooting in Erie, in the US state of Pennsylvania, authorities said on Saturday. A gunman opened fire inside and outside a home b…”
A gunman opened fire inside and outside a home before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ABC News reported, citing authorities. "This is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking scenes our officers and investigators have ever encountered," Police Chief Rick Lorah said.
"The loss of life is devastating, and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing," he added. Read More:US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or the suspected gunman.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and investigators are working to establish the circumstances leading up to the attack. Governor Josh Shapiro said he offered his administration's "full support" to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin.
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He offered condolences to the police officer who was also killed during the incident. Today we lost one of Pennsylvania’s finest — Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Lori and I are praying for Officer Seiber’s loved ones and the entire@Philly. Policefamily as they grieve the loss of one of their brothers in…— Governor Josh Shapiro (@Governor. Shapiro)October 10, 2026Erie is about 188 kilometres north of Pittsburgh.
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