Grandfather kills nine family members, including pregnant daughter, before suicide in Erie home
A 45-year-old grandfather carried out a mass murder-suicide in Erie, Pennsylvania, killing nine relatives—including his pregnant daughter—and then took his own life.
In a tragic incident on Friday evening, a 45-year-old grandfather carried out a shooting spree inside his family home on the 700 block of Perry Road in Erie, Pennsylvania, resulting in nine deaths. Victims included his pregnant daughter Angelina Stone, who was days from giving birth, her two children aged five and nearly two, and several other relatives. After the indoor killings, the shooter exited the house and shot two women who rushed to the door, then re-entered and died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Police recovered the weapon at the scene and have not disclosed a motive, while family members continue to be notified. Community members held a candlelight vigil, and online fundraisers have raised nearly $24,000 for the victims' families.
Why it matters
The event highlights a devastating family-targeted mass killing, raising concerns about domestic violence and community safety.
How this story developed
- Oct 10 Nine dead, including two children and a pregnant woman, in Erie home shooting
- Oct 10 Authorities have confirmed the shooter is dead.
- Oct 11 Mayor Daria Devlin issued a statement confirming the shooter is deceased.
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