Nine people are dead after a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, that happened on Friday night, according to city officials.
“We understand that this news brings deep shock and sorrow to our residents, and we want to assure the public that the situation has been contained,” a statement from the city said. “The shooter is deceased and there is no ongoing threat or danger to the public at this time.”
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Erie Police officers responded to the scene near 7th and Perry Streets after receiving an alert. All nine people died before officers arrived, according to investigators, and no additional gunshots were fired once police were there.
“Sounds heard during the police response that may have been mistaken for gunfire were flash bangs associated with law enforcement’s tactical response,” according to the city.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said on X Saturday he spoke with Erie Mayor Daria Devlin.
“My heart breaks for this family,” Shapiro said, adding that he and his wife Lori “are praying for their loved ones and the entire Erie community.”
This story is developing and will be updated.
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