On Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at about 5 p.m., a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania left nine people dead, including children, after a gunman fired outside a home and then entered the residence.
Witnesses reported the shooter opening fire outside the house before moving inside, prompting an immediate response from Erie Police and SWAT teams. The situation escalated into a standoff with the gunman.
Two women were among those shot to death in the street. The police continue to manage the incident.