Erie Coroner Identifies Gunman and Victims in Mass Shooting
Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has identified Matthew Stone Sr., 45, as the gunman and named six adult victims in a mass shooting that killed eight people, including seven of his relatives, at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. The gunman…
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 13, 2026 — Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has identified Matthew Stone Sr., 45, as the individual responsible for a mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of eight people in Erie, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred at a private residence.
Coroner Cook also named six adult victims who were killed in the event. Preliminary reports indicate that seven of the eight victims were relatives of the gunman. The circumstances leading to the shooting are currently under investigation. Details regarding the timeline of the events or the specific relationships of the deceased to the gunman beyond being relatives were not immediately available.
The shooter, identified as Matthew Stone Sr., died by suicide at the scene. Law enforcement agencies responded to the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses. The exact number of fatalities, including the gunman, totals eight individuals. Information about the permit status of any weapons involved, inspection outcomes, code violations, or specific fine amounts was not provided in the available summary.
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