Governor Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers are offering support and prayer after a shooting in Erie that killed nine people on Friday.
“My heart breaks for this family. Lori and I are praying for their loved ones and the entire Erie community,” said Shapiro in a post on X.
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I’ve spoken with Mayor Devlin and offered my Administration’s full support following the tragic mass shooting in Erie last night — killing nine of our fellow Pennsylvanians.
My heart breaks for this family. Lori and I are praying for their loved ones and the entire Erie…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) October 10, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday also posted on X, offering his support to officials in Erie.
“My heart goes out to the victims, their families and loved ones who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy in Erie. I have reached out to officials in Erie to offer any assistance my office can provide as they search for answers and process this awful crime,” said Sunday.
Senator Dave McCormick said that he and his wife are “heartbroken by the horrific violence in Erie” and are praying for the victims, their loved ones and the entire community.
“We’re grateful to the brave law enforcement officers and first responders who ran toward danger. Pennsylvania stands with Erie,” said McCormick.
Former Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale called the shooting “absolutely gut wrenching.”
“I feel terrible for the families and friends of those involved and especially for what happened to the children,” said DePasquale.