Matthew Stone Erie, PA Perry Street Shooting Death and Obituary – Victim Of Erie Mass Shooting Has Been Identified

ERIE, Pennsylvania — The Erie community continues to grapple with the devastating shooting that claimed eight victims’ lives at a residence on Perry Street on Friday, October 9, 2026. Online posts have named Matthew Stone, 45, as the alleged gunman, but authorities had not publicly confirmed the suspect’s identity in the official reports reviewed.

According to Erie police, officers responded to a gunfire detection alert at a home in the 700 block of Perry Street shortly before 5 p.m. Investigators ultimately determined that eight people had been killed, along with the suspected shooter, who was found dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive remains under investigation.

The victims included two young children, several adults and a 24-year-old pregnant woman. Police said seven victims were related to the suspected shooter, while another was a family friend. Authorities have urged the public to avoid circulating unverified information while investigators work to establish the full circumstances of the tragedy.

Social media posts have identified the pregnant woman as Angelina Stone and the children as Isiah Hodges, 5, and Amari’anna, nearly 2. However, these names have not been confirmed in the official victim-identification information reviewed and should not be treated as verified until authorities or family-authorized notices establish their identities.

The shooting has left relatives and community members facing an immense loss. As investigators continue examining evidence and gathering information, questions remain about what led to the violence and the events that unfolded inside and outside the residence.

Authorities have not publicly established a motive. The identities of the victims and alleged shooter should be confirmed through official announcements before being reported as fact.

The Erie community is awaiting further information as police continue their investigation and families grieve those lost.

Disclaimer: Matthew Stone’s identification and the victim names listed in online posts remain unconfirmed in the official reports reviewed. This article does not present those claims as established fact.