With heavy hearts, we remember those whose lives were lost in the devastating mass shooting at a residence on Perry Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The tragedy claimed eight victims, including two young children and a pregnant mother, while the suspected shooter also died. The loss has left families grieving and a community struggling to comprehend the scale of the tragedy.
Among the names being shared in connection with the tragedy are Lora Roberts, Jonathan Stone, Matthew Stone, Angelina Stone, five-year-old Isiah Hodges, and nearly two-year-old Amari’anna Hodges. Angelina Stone and her young children have been identified in public reports and tributes. Authorities have not yet independently confirmed every name listed here, and the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation.
Lora Roberts, described in the information shared about her as a devoted mother of five and a volunteer who supported people experiencing homelessness, is being remembered for her compassion and willingness to help others. Her reported involvement with Community of Caring reflected a commitment to supporting people facing hardship. If confirmed, these details offer a glimpse into the service and kindness through which she touched the lives of others.
Jonathan and Matthew Stone are also being remembered through heartfelt recollections shared by a childhood friend, April Miles Pineiro. Her tribute recalled growing up together, playing hide-and-seek, walking through the snow to the bus stop with their mother, and sharing playful moments at the park. These memories speak to the enduring bonds formed in childhood and the deep sorrow of losing people who have been part of one’s life for so long.
Angelina Stone, 24, was reportedly killed alongside her two young children, Isiah, 5, and Amari’anna, who was nearly two years old. Reports also state that Angelina was expecting a baby boy named Kyrie, whose arrival had been anticipated in the coming days. The deaths of a young mother, her children, and her unborn baby represent a heartbreaking loss for those who loved them and hoped to share many more milestones with them.
Police responded to the 700 block of Perry Street shortly before 5 p.m. after receiving an alert about gunfire. Investigators reported that two women were found dead outside the residence, and additional victims were discovered inside after officers entered the home. The suspected shooter was later found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have said there is no continuing threat to the public, while the investigation into the circumstances and motive continues.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the loss as devastating, and Mayor Daria Devlin expressed condolences to the victims’ families and the wider community. Officials have urged the public to avoid speculation and allow investigators to establish the facts.
Behind every name is a human life, a family, a collection of memories, and people who loved deeply. The victims were more than the circumstances of their deaths. They were individuals whose lives held meaning, whose absence will be felt in countless ways, and whose loved ones must now face a grief that words cannot fully express.
As Erie mourns, may the victims be remembered with dignity, compassion, and respect. May their families and friends find strength in the support of their community, and may the memories they cherish bring moments of comfort amid unimaginable sorrow. May every life lost be remembered not only for the tragedy of that day, but for the humanity and love that made each life matter.
