ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA — Eight people, including two young children and a pregnant woman, were killed in a mass shooting at a family home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday, October 9, 2026, according to police. The suspected gunman, a 45-year-old man related to several of the victims, also died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to reports by Reuters, The Associated Press and ABC News, police responded to the residence shortly before 5 p.m. following an alert about gunfire. Investigators said seven of the victims were related to the suspected shooter, while the eighth was a family friend.
Among those killed were a 5-year-old boy, a 1-year-old girl and a woman who was approximately eight months pregnant. Authorities said the unborn child also died.
Police Chief Rick Lorah said investigators reviewed audio and video evidence indicating that two women arrived at the home seeking help shortly before they were shot outside the residence. Officers subsequently entered the property and discovered the victims.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have said the investigation is ongoing.
Erie Mayor Daria Devlin and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed condolences to the victims’ families and offered support to the affected community. The incident has left residents mourning the loss of multiple members of the same family.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killings as the community grapples with the tragedy.
Sources: Reuters | Associated Press | ABC News
Pennsylvania Mass Shooting: Eight People, Including Two Children and a Pregnant Woman, Killed in Erie
