Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad

A grandfather accused of killing eight people in a Pennsylvania home shooting appeared to show no signs of distress or violent tendencies before the attack, according to acquaintances. The father of a toddler among the victims said the shooter never behaved unusually, leaving neighbors and friends stunned by the lack of warning. Authorities are examining how such a tragedy could unfold without prior indications of danger. The case raises questions about how communities recognize potential risks before violent acts occur.

Father of toddler killed in Erie mass shooting says reported gunman never seemed distressed or out of the ordinaryThe man who killed eight people, before turning the gun on himself, in a mass shooting in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday was a grandfather who had not shown signs that he was capable of such violence, according to people who knew the shooter.A man whose toddler was among those killed said on Sunday that the man never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary, the Associated Press reports. Continue reading...