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A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, claimed nine lives on Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed on Saturday. Police also reported that the suspected shooter died at the scene.
Erie Police Chief Describes Unprecedented Devastation
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the incident as unlike anything he had witnessed in his career. “I have not seen anything like this in my 28-plus years,” Lorah told a local news station. “I’m not sure that the city of Erie has ever seen the loss of life and the devastation that we just witnessed.”
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However, Lorah declined to share further details about the shooting. He did say the circumstances were “deeply disturbing,” offering little additional information at the time of his statement.
Governor Shapiro Offers Full Support to Erie
Governor Shapiro responded to the Erie shooting by pledging his administration’s “full support” to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin. His statement came on Saturday, the day after the deadly incident took place.
Meanwhile, city officials moved quickly to reassure residents. Erie’s city government posted a notice late Friday night confirming that the suspected shooter was dead. Officials also stated there was no ongoing threat to the public.
About the City of Erie
Erie sits approximately 188 kilometres north of Pittsburgh. The city is one of Pennsylvania’s largest, and Friday’s shooting now stands as one of the most deadly incidents in its recent history.
As of Saturday, authorities had not publicly released the identities of the victims or the suspected shooter. Furthermore, no motive had been officially disclosed. Investigators were still working to piece together the full circumstances surrounding the attack.
The Erie shooting adds to a growing number of mass casualty events across the United States. Local and state officials are expected to provide further updates as the investigation continues.
