Nine people, including two children, were reported dead after a mass shooting and hours-long standoff in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday, according to CBS News. The shooting took place near 7th and Perry Streets, and the shooter died, officials said.
Police were called to the area of Perry Street around 5 p.m. after witnesses reported a man firing a gun before entering a nearby home, CBS News reported.
What Happened On Perry Street
Nine victims, including two children, are reported dead in the shooting, according to CBS News. A city statement said the shooter is dead and that there is no ongoing threat to the public, calling the situation contained.
“Tonight, a terrible tragedy occurred near 7th and Perry Streets in Erie, resulting in multiple deaths,” the statement read, according to CBS News. “We understand that this news brings deep shock and sorrow to our residents, and we want to assure the public that the situation has been contained. The shooter is deceased, and there is no ongoing threat or danger to the public at this time. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone impacted by tonight’s tragedy.”
The official declined to detail what officers found at the scene. “Out of respect for the victims and their loved ones, I will not discuss the specific details of what our officers encountered today. Our investigators are working diligently as we speak to establish the full circumstances of what occurred. We will not speculate about a motive or any information that could compromise this investigation,” the official said, according to CBS News.
The same official addressed the scale of the loss, saying, “There are no words that can adequately express the magnitude of the loss of life here.”
What It Means For The Community
Officials have not released the identities of any of the victims or the shooter, and no information has been made public about how the standoff was resolved.
Investigators have not offered a motive and have said they will not speculate while the inquiry continues, according to CBS News. No timeline has been given for when more details might be released.
Background
The shooting and subsequent standoff occurred in a residential area near 7th and Perry Streets in Erie. Beyond the initial 911 calls describing a man firing a weapon before entering a home, authorities have not disclosed additional specifics about the sequence of events.
What’s Next
Erie police say the investigation into the full circumstances of the shooting is ongoing. Officials have indicated that further details, including any information on a motive, will be released only once investigators have established what occurred. No additional briefings have been scheduled as of Saturday morning.
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