ERIE, Pa. —
Multiple people are reportedly dead, including a gunman after a shooting in Erie Friday night.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah told WJET repeatedly that the number of lives lost at the 700 block of Perry Street was not only devastating but the crime scene was by far the worst one he has ever seen in his law enforcement career.
Reports from Erie
The first reports made to police were of two women who had been shot outside a home on Perry Street.
According to WJET, witnesses then told police the gunman ran into a nearby house.
“Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this tragedy. There are no words that can be adequately expressed the magnitude of the loss of life here,” said Chief Lorah.
Officers surrounded the home and forced their way inside after securing a warrant.
Once inside, sources told WJET there were multiple bodies, including the bodies of two small children.
“Horrific scene”
”Yeah, it’s a horrific scene,” replied Lorah. “There was a large loss of life inside that residence and outside that residence.” Lorah then went on to say, “I can’t confirm or deny the amount of individuals that were involved here. I can tell you that this is a tragic, tragic situation.”
Lorah told WJET the suspect is dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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An investigation into what led to the shooting is still ongoing. It is unclear how and if the victims and the gunman knew each other.