Two weeks after a tragic mass shooting on Perry Street in Erie, the home where the violence occurred is scheduled to be demolished.
According to the mayor’s office, the house at 722 Perry Street will be taken down next week as the community continues to recover from the devastating incident.
Police responded to the residence Friday, Oct. 9 where a mass shooting unfolded inside the home. The incident shocked neighbors and prompted an extensive response from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
The home later received a blight designation. This came after the Blighted Property Review Committee made plans to have the property demolished and contacted the owner of the home a relative who approved the transfer.
City officials have not released additional details about the demolition plans, but the removal of the property marks another step in the aftermath of one of the city’s most tragic recent events.