Armed attack in the USA: 8 people, including 2 children, died

An armed attack was carried out on a house in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. According to local media reports, yesterday afternoon police were notified that a person had opened fire on the street with a gun before entering the house.

The teams arriving at the scene encountered the lifeless bodies of 2 women on the street. When the suspect who entered the house refused to go out, the police surrounded the building and called the attacker to surrender. Meanwhile, gunshots were heard from inside the house. Police teams entering the house encountered the dead bodies of other people inside. It was determined that the attacker, who was thought to have shot himself with a gun, also died.

"ALL DEATHS OCCURRED BEFORE THE POLICE ARRIVED"

In the statement made today by the Erie Mayor, it was reported that a total of 8 people, including 2 children, lost their lives, excluding the attacker. In the statement, it was stated that all deaths occurred before the police arrived at the scene, and that the casualties were not caused by a long conflict or a delay in police intervention. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah noted that they would not provide any information that could jeopardize the investigation or speculate about the motive for the attack.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated in his statement that the state government was ready to offer all its support after the attack. Shapiro expressed his sadness for those who lost their lives and offered his condolences to their families and the people of Erie.

The investigation into the incident continues.