New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Nine people, including children, were killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday evening, October 9, according to multiple media reports citing officials. The suspected gunman was also found dead inside a residence, with investigators believing he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to NBC Philadelphia, police responded to a home on Perry Street in Erie at around 5 pm on Friday after witnesses reported seeing a gunman firing shots outside the house before entering the residence.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found two women who had been shot dead on the street.

The incident subsequently escalated into a standoff, with Erie Police and SWAT teams surrounding the residence. ...