City on Lake Erie, seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania
Police say a gunman killed nine people in Erie, Pennsylvania, before dying from an apparent self-inflicted wound. Two women and two children were among the victims. Police say the shooter barricaded inside a home and a standoff ensued; investigators say all deaths occurred before officers arrived. The mayor and governor have offered support as the city mourns.
A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania has killed eight or more people, including a pregnant woman and her children. Authorities say the gunman, a 45-year-old grandfather, has died by suicide. Investigations are examining motive and mental health factors as relatives mourn and fundraisers seek support.