Eight people killed and shooter dead after shooting in Erie
Eight people were killed and a shooter is dead following a Friday shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, leaving nine dead in total, police said.
Eight people were killed Friday during a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, police said. The shooter is also dead, leaving nine people dead in total. City officials said there was no threat to the public. Authorities did not provide more details about the incident.
The city does not yet have further specifics established about the event. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah spoke to a local news station about the scene.
“I have not seen anything like this in my 28-plus years,” Lorah said. “I’m not sure that the city of Erie has ever seen the loss of life and the devastation that we just witnessed.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday he offered his administration’s full support to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin. The city of Erie sits about 117 miles north of Pittsburgh.
Municipal police departments secure active crime scenes and collect evidence during lethal incidents. City leaders coordinate directly with state officials to organize administrative aid. Coroners work alongside local investigators to confirm identities.
The total victim count does not include the deceased shooter, authorities stated. The case remains under review in Erie.
