Pregnant woman & 2 children among 9 killed in Pennsylvania shooting; gunman dies by suicide
A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, resulted in the deaths of nine people, including two children and a pregnant woman. The suspect died by suicide following a standoff with local law enforcement.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in the United States and the devastating impact of domestic mass casualty events.
At least nine people, including two children and a pregnant woman, were killed after a gunman opened fire at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday evening. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.Police responded to emergency calls reporting a shooting at a residence on the 700 block of Perry Street at around 5 pm local time on October 9, according to Erie News Now and KBTX News 3.Two women were reportedly found dead outside the home, while several other victims were discovered inside.
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