Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad
Summary
A man in Erie, Pennsylvania, killed eight people, including children and a pregnant woman, before taking his own life in a mass shooting at a home. The shooter was a grandfather who was related to most of the victims, and authorities are investigating the possible role of mental health.Key Facts
- The shooter killed eight people and then himself in Erie, Pennsylvania.
- Most victims were family members; the shooter was related to seven of them.
- A toddler, a pregnant woman, and a five-year-old were among those killed.
- The shooter was 45 years old and described as a grandfather by those who knew him.
- Police found two women shot outside the home and the other victims inside.
- Investigators recovered video and audio evidence from the scene.
- Erie police chief suggested mental health might have played a role but did not confirm the motive.
- Family and friends described the shooter as previously appearing normal and kind but noted a decline before the shooting.
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