Rick Lorah

“At this time, we can confirm that the suspect is deceased. Based on the information currently available to us, there is no ongoing threat to the public.”

Rick Lorah · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10

Lorah confirmed the suspect was deceased and said there was no ongoing threat to the public following the mass shooting.

“Our hearts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected by this tragedy. There are no words that can adequately express the magnitude of the loss of life here.”

Rick Lorah · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10

Lorah expressed condolences to the victims and families affected by the mass murder in Erie, Pennsylvania.

“The loss of life is devastating and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing,”

Rick Lorah · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10

Erie's police chief Rick Lorah spoke about the scale of the mass murder in which nine people, including children, died.