Erie, Pennsylvania Mass Shooting: Family Identifies Pregnant Woman, Children and Other Victims in Suspected Murder-Suicide
ERIE, Pennsylvania — Family members have begun identifying the victims of a devastating mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, where nine people, including two children, were killed in a shooting and standoff on Friday evening, October 9, 2026. Authorities said the suspected gunman was among those found dead inside a residence on Perry Street.
Among the victims identified by relatives are 24-year-old Angelina Stone, who was heavily pregnant, and her two young children, Amari’anna, aged one year and 11 months, and five-year-old Isaiah Hodges. According to family members, Angelina’s unborn baby, identified as Kyrie Ramirez S., was due to be delivered on October 14.
The deaths have left relatives and loved ones mourning the loss of multiple generations of family members in a shooting that unfolded at a home in the 700 block of Perry Street. The circumstances described by family members and law enforcement point to a devastating loss within a household, with children, adults and other people connected to the family among the dead.
Pregnant Woman and Young Children Among the Victims
Angelina Stone, 24, was reportedly nearing the end of her pregnancy when she was killed. Her family said her baby, Kyrie Ramirez S., was expected to arrive on October 14, just days after the shooting.
Her two young children, Amari’anna and Isaiah Hodges, were also identified by relatives as victims.
Amari’anna was one year and 11 months old, while Isaiah was five. Their deaths, alongside that of their pregnant mother, have added to the anguish surrounding the tragedy.
The family’s identification of the children and their mother offers a glimpse into the personal losses behind the official death toll. Relatives are now left grieving a young family whose future included the expected arrival of another child.
Suspect Identified as Matthew S. Stone
According to information attributed to law enforcement and family members, 45-year-old Matthew S. Stone was the suspected shooter. Authorities reportedly found him dead inside the residence at 722 Perry Street with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Family members said Matthew killed several relatives, including his son, Jonathan Antonio Stone, as well as other members of the household. The reported victims also included his sister, who lived with the family, and a friend of his sister who was visiting.
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The reported deaths involved several members of the same extended family, including grandchildren. However, investigators have not yet publicly established every detail of the relationships among all nine people who died.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shootings, including the sequence of events and what led to the violence.
Shooting and Police Standoff on Perry Street
According to Erie police, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Perry Street at approximately 5 p.m. Friday after receiving 911 calls reporting gunfire outside a residence.
Witnesses reportedly saw a man firing a handgun outside the property before entering the home. Two women were initially found dead in the street, according to the account of the incident.
As officers responded, the situation developed into a standoff. Erie police and the department’s SWAT team surrounded the residence while officers repeatedly used a loudspeaker to order the man inside to surrender.
Additional gunshots were heard during the standoff, intensifying concerns about the situation inside the home.
Police later entered the residence and discovered more victims in different areas of the property, including children. The suspected gunman was also found dead inside the home.
Authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the public following the incident.
Police Chief Describes Scene as Heartbreaking
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the scene as one of the most difficult and heartbreaking situations officers and investigators had encountered.
“The loss of life is devastating, and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing,” Lorah said.
His statement reflected the scale of the loss and the difficult conditions faced by officers who responded to the shooting and subsequently searched the residence.
Police said responding officers were being offered counseling and support services because of what they encountered at the scene.
Mayor Offers Condolences to Victims’ Families
Erie Mayor Daria Devlin also addressed the community on Friday night, describing the incident as a terrible tragedy and assuring residents that the situation had been contained.
“Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone impacted by tonight’s tragedy,” Devlin said.
The mayor’s statement came as police continued their investigation and members of the community confronted news of the deaths.
The shooting has raised painful questions for relatives and residents as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killings.
Investigation Continues
The Erie County Coroner’s Office and police remained at the Perry Street residence late Friday night, processing the scene and gathering evidence.
Investigators are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting, confirm the identities of all those who died through official procedures, and establish the full circumstances surrounding the suspected murder-suicide.
While family members have identified several of the victims, additional official details about the remaining victims and their relationships to the suspected shooter may emerge as the investigation progresses.
For now, relatives are mourning the loss of nine people in a single incident, including a pregnant woman, her two young children, and other members of an extended family.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further information is expected as authorities release additional findings.