Nine Dead in Erie, Pennsylvania Shooting Including the Suspect
A man killed eight people on Friday in Erie, Pennsylvania. The man then died by suicide.
That brought the reported death toll to nine. The victims included a pregnant woman and two children.
The 45-year-old suspect was related to seven of the victims. The eighth victim was a friend of the pregnant woman.
Police were called after reports of gunfire. They used a drone and a robot before entering the house.
The suspect was found dead there after a standoff with police. Authorities said there was no ongoing threat.
Klear Note — standoff means A long, tense situation where police and a suspect face off without action
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- standoff A long, tense situation where police and a suspect face off without action