Relatives have identified the gunman as a grandfather who killed 8 people, including his own children and grandchildren, before committing suicide at his Erie home. The dead included a pregnant woman who was days away from giving birth, bringing the total death toll to 9. Police Chief Rick Lorah called the circumstances "deeply disturbing," and the motive for the rampage remains under investigation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Erie Gunman Identified as Grandfather in Murder Suicide of 9
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The victims of a mass killing in Pennsylvania included friends of the shooter who performed a brave final act before they were killed, according to recent identifications. Authorities have clarified that these individuals were among those slain during a residential attack that began Friday night.
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