What happened
October 11, 2026 update: relatives identify the suspect in Friday’s Erie, Pennsylvania shooting as the family’s grandfather. Police describe a 45-year-old suspect; an official public name and a confirmed motive remain outstanding in the sources reviewed.
Erie News Now reports ten deaths when the pregnant victim’s unborn child is included, citing confirmation from Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook. This count includes the suspected shooter. Earlier accounts described eight victims and the suspect, a total of nine before including the unborn child.
The city says investigators determined that the deaths occurred before officers arrived and that no further gunshots were fired after police reached the scene. Family accounts are attributed separately from official findings. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and the Erie community.
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