Shooter kills 8 people and himself in Pennsylvania - police
A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including children, and himself in a mass shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. Local authorities and state officials are investigating the motive behind the tragedy, which has left the community in shock.
Why it matters
This mass shooting highlights the ongoing issue of domestic gun violence in the United States and its devastating impact on local communities.
The 45-year-old shooter, who is yet to be identified, carried out the killings at his home in Erie. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro offered support as the lakeside city grieves.
https://p.dw.com/p/5O7ah Law enforcement arrived at the scene early Saturday after the overnight shooting, and are continuing their investigation of the crime Photo/picture alliance Advertisement A man killed eight people and himself during a mass shooting at a house in Erie, Pennsylvania, local police said Saturday.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said seven of the eight victims were related to the shooter, with the eighth person being a family friend. The shooter had died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound before authorities arrived at the scene.
Among the victims was a 1-year-old girl and 5-year-old boy, with a pregnant woman also dead in the shooting.
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