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Names released for gunman and six victims of Erie home shooting
A shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday killed eight people, including seven of the gunman’s relatives.
Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook identified the gunman as Matthew Stone Sr., 45, and released the names of six adult victims.
Two children, a 5-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl, also died, but their names were not released because state law prevents it.
Police said Stone shot two women outside the home after they arrived and began pounding on the door, then went back inside; he later took his own life.
One of the victims, Angelina Stone, was due to give birth on Monday, according to the coroner.
Police have not stated a motive, though the police chief said Stone’s mental health could have been a factor.
Investigators plan to speak with relatives and examine the phones of the two women killed outside the home.
A gunman killed eight people at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday.
Authorities identified the gunman as Matthew Stone Sr., 45, and released the names of six adult victims.
The victims included seven of Stone’s relatives, according to the coroner.
A 5-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl also died, but their names were withheld under state law.
The police chief said investigators had not identified a possible motive and suggested mental health could have been a factor.
- Who
- Matthew Stone Sr., 45, and eight people he shot and killed, including seven of his relatives.
- What
- A gunman killed eight people at a home and then took his own life.
- When
- Friday. The date is not stated.
- Where
- A home in Erie, Pennsylvania.
- Why
- Not stated. The police chief suggested the gunman’s mental health could have been a factor.
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Lora Roberts posted on Facebook about recent shootings in Erie.
Matthew Stone Sr. shot and killed eight people at a home in Erie, then took his own life.
The coroner released the names of Stone and six adult victims.
- Gunman
- Matthew Stone Sr., 45
- Adult victims named
- Michelle Stone, 44; Angelina Stone, 24; Jonathan Stone, 19; Matthew Stone, 21; Lora Roberts, 37; Twila Tanner, 51
- Other victims
- A 5-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Distance
- About 120 miles (190 kilometers) north of Pittsburgh
What people are saying
Erie we need to do better!!
Life is precious and its heartbreaking to see so much pain and violence.
Check on the people you love, and always choose kindness.
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