Grandpa slaughtered 9 of his loved ones in horror mass murder-suicide, including friends who were running to save kids from barrage of bullets
A 45-year-old man opened fire at a family home in Erie, Pennsylvania on Friday evening, killing nine relatives, including his daughter, three young grandchildren, and two other adults, before taking his own life. The incident left a family devastated and raises renewed questions about access to firearms, mental health support and family violence prevention. The tragedy claimed the lives of multiple generations, including an unborn child and children aged 2 and 5.
According to relatives and GoFundMe fundraising pages, the victims included Angelina Stone (24), the shooter's pregnant daughter; her unborn child, Kyrie; and her two children, Isaiah (5) and Amari'anna (nearly 2). Two other adults, Lora Roberts (37) and Twila Tanner (51), died whilst attempting to protect the children from gunfire. Police were alerted by gunshot detection technology and found victims both outside and inside the residence. Authorities indicated the incident was linked to mental health issues, and the investigation continues.
- 45-year-old kills nine family members in Erie shooting before suicide
- Victims include daughter, three grandchildren, and two adults trying to protect children
- Police investigating incident as mental health-related tragedy
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A 45-year-old man opened fire at a family home in Erie, Pennsylvania on Friday evening, killing nine people including his daughter, grandchildren, and two other adults before taking his own life. The shooting left multiple generations of a family dead and has prompted discussion about what could have prevented the tragedy. Police arrived at the scene after gunshot detection technology alerted them to the incident.
The victims included the shooter's pregnant 24-year-old daughter, her two young children aged five and nearly two, and her unborn child. Two other adults, aged 37 and 51, were killed whilst attempting to shield the children from gunfire. The incident has left relatives and the wider Erie community grieving the loss of family members and friends.
Mass casualty incidents like this raise broader questions about access to firearms, availability of mental health services, and how best to protect families experiencing crisis. The tragedy has devastated the family involved and affected the community, with authorities indicating mental health issues may have been a factor in what occurred.