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Eight people killed in Erie family shooting; gunman dies by suicide
A 45-year-old man shot and killed eight people at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday, then killed himself.
Seven of those killed were members of his family, police said, and the eighth was a friend of his pregnant daughter.
The victims included his daughter and two grandchildren, aged one and five.
Police found two women dead outside the house and the other victims inside.
They have not released the names of the people involved or identified a motive.
A police spokesperson said mental health problems could have played a role, but investigators are still looking into what happened.
They are speaking with relatives and examining the phones of the two women killed outside.
A 45-year-old man killed eight people at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania, then died by suicide, according to police.
The victims included his two grandchildren, aged one and five, his pregnant daughter and a friend of hers.
Police said seven of the victims were members of his family.
The man shot two women outside the house after they knocked on the door; they died.
Investigators have not stated a motive and are continuing their inquiry.
- Who
- A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including family members and a friend of his pregnant daughter, before dying by suicide.
- What
- A shooting at a home left eight people dead, as well as the gunman.
- When
- Friday; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- A house in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Why
- Not stated. A police spokesperson suggested mental health problems might have played a role.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The man shot eight people in his home, including two women outside the house, then died by suicide.
Mourners left candles, flowers and stuffed animals outside the house.
- Victims
- Eight people killed
- Gunman
- 45-year-old man
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Children killed
- Grandchildren aged one and five
- Family victims
- Seven of the eight victims were members of the gunman’s family
What people are saying
Out of respect for the murder victims, no details about what our officers found in this house will be released
They knew something was going on in this house. We have to find out what
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