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Nine dead including shooter in Erie, Pennsylvania shooting

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A gunman opened fire Friday evening near Perry Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, killing eight people, including two children, before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, bringing the total to nine, Gov. Josh Shapiro and city officials said. Some outlets reported eight total dead, not counting the shooter. Police said all shots were fired before officers arrived; a motive is under investigation.

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