Nine killed in shooting in US state of Pennsylvania, including two children
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Nine people, including two children, were killed in a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. The suspected shooter also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and police responding to the scene found multiple victims both inside and outside the home.Key Facts
- The shooting happened in Erie, Pennsylvania, about 117 miles north of Pittsburgh.
- Nine people died in total, including the attacker and two children.
- Police found two women dead in the street when they arrived.
- The shooter barricaded themselves inside the house before being found dead inside.
- Police heard more gunshots during a standoff before entering the home.
- Officers at the scene are receiving counseling due to the traumatic nature of the event.
- Erie Police Chief said this was the worst loss of life he has seen in over 28 years.
- Pennsylvania’s governor offered full support to the Erie mayor after the incident.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
