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Shapiro pledges full support after Erie mass shooting

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Shapiro Supports Devlin

Governor Josh Shapiro pledged full support to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin after a mass shooting killed nine.
The 45-year-old male shooter died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the Perry Street home.
Eight victims were family members and the ninth was a 51-year-old family friend.
Police received a ShotSpotter alert at about 4:50 p.m. on Oct. 9 and arrived within minutes.

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Erie Police Deploy SWAT

Erie Police deployed a SWAT team to the Perry Street home after witnesses reported gunfire.
Witnesses said the gunman fired a handgun outside the residence before entering.
City officials issued a joint statement expressing shock, sorrow and confirming no ongoing public safety threat.
Mayor Daria Devlin and Chief Rick Lorah urged residents to remain calm during the investigation.

History

Historical Context

On April 20 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher at Columbine High School, wounding 23 others. The massacre sparked nationwide school-security reforms and, by June 2025, inspired more than 70 copycat attacks, a pattern echoed in today’s Erie residence shooting. State officials such as Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Daria Devlin are now tightening emergency response protocols.

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Shapiro Supports Devlin

Governor Josh Shapiro pledged full support to Erie Mayor Daria Devlin after a mass shooting killed nine.
The 45-year-old male shooter died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the Perry Street home.
Eight victims were family members and the ninth was a 51-year-old family friend.
Police received a ShotSpotter alert at about 4:50 p.m. on Oct. 9 and arrived within minutes.

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