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Shooter kills 8 at family home in Pennsylvania, Erie police say
Erie police say the victims were seven family members and a family friend, and officials have released few other details so far.
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- First reported by NBC News: “Shooter kills 8 at family home in Pennsylvania before turning gun on self, Erie police say”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:59 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPolice in Erie, Pennsylvania, say a man killed seven family members and a family friend at a home Friday night, then died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEight people lost. Our thoughts are with the families and with Erie.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOfficials have shared few details so far. We will pass along what they confirm, and nothing they have not.
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