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Nine Found Dead in Erie Home Shooting

Investigators say a 45-year-old shot eight people, including children and a pregnant woman, before killing himself, with video, cellphone records and witness interviews under review.

Overview

  • Police say officers responded within minutes after a ShotSpotter alert and found two women dead outside and seven people dead inside the house, bringing the total to nine including the suspect.
  • Video and audio recovered by investigators show muffled shots inside the home and capture two distressed women arriving and being shot outside shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday.
  • Officials identified the suspected shooter as a 45-year-old man who was related to seven of the eight victims and say the eighth victim was a family friend.
  • Authorities used drones, a robot and tactical devices when entering the home and have ruled out a prolonged standoff or any additional gunfire after officers arrived.
  • The district attorney says no other people were involved and investigators will reconstruct the motive by reviewing cellphone records, interviewing relatives and analyzing recovered video and audio.