EP: 160 He Killed 9 People in His Own Family… Including His Pregnant Daughter and Grandchildren.

What we know about the mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Perry Street: the timeline, the police response, the coroner's findings, and what remains unknown.

On October 9, 2026, police in Erie, PA, responded to a ShotSpotter alert at a home on Perry Street near East 7th. Nine people died, including two young children and the suspected shooter. Early reports described a standoff, but the city later corrected that account. This video walks through what authorities have confirmed and what they haven't.

The Timeline

• Before 4:53 PM: Muffled gunfire was captured inside the residence by neighborhood surveillance video. Investigators believe all victims inside the home were already deceased before police were notified.
• 4:53 PM: A nearby ShotSpotter activation was triggered by gunfire outside the home. The gunman, Matthew Stone Sr., emerged from the house, called out to two women who had just arrived at the scene, and shot them fatally on the sidewalk. He then retreated into the house.
• 4:55 PM: The first Erie police officer arrives on the scene, followed by additional units.

The Police Response

• Rapid Arrival: Officers arrived in less than two minutes after the ShotSpotter alert. Within five minutes, eight officers had surrounded the home.
• Standoff Clarification: Initial reports suggested an active standoff. However, Chief Rick Lorah later clarified that no shots were fired, no cries for help were heard, and no movement was seen inside after officers arrived.
• Tactical Entry: After securing a search warrant, a SWAT team entered the residence and discovered the bodies.
• Evidence Collected: Investigators recovered a registered .40 caliber handgun, a partially full magazine, an empty magazine, and several cell phones belonging to the victims.