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At least nine people, including children and the suspected gunman, have died in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, in the United States, according to local police.
The shooting occurred on Friday, October 9, when police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence. Officers found two women dead in the street before the incident escalated into a standoff as police surrounded the house.
When officers entered the residence, they found several more victims, including children.
The suspected gunman was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the victims or the motive behind the shooting. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro offered his administration’s full support to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin following the tragedy.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the incident as an unprecedented tragedy in his nearly 29 years of service.
Source: Associated Press; Al Jazeera
