Twila Tanner Identified Among Victims in Erie Perry Street Case

 Twila Tanner, 51, has been identified as one of the victims of the October 9, 2026, mass shooting at a residence on Perry Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. According to published reports, Tanner and Lora Roberts, 37, went to the home after hearing gunfire and appeared to be trying to help people inside. Both women were killed. Their reported efforts to intervene have become part of the community’s remembrance of the tragedy.

Police were called to the area near East Seventh and Perry streets shortly before 5 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Authorities later confirmed that nine people died, including the suspected shooter. Officials said all the deaths occurred before officers entered the scene, and investigators have worked to establish the sequence of events. The scale of the loss has left residents confronting difficult questions while relatives begin the grieving process.

Reports identifying Tanner say she was a friend of the family and had children and grandchildren. Details about her life have emerged through accounts shared after the shooting, but many aspects of her personal story remain outside the public record. Remembering her means recognizing that she was more than a name in a report: she had relationships, responsibilities and a place in the lives of people now facing her absence. Those closest to her are best placed to share the memories that mattered most.

Roberts, described in reports as a mother of five and a community advocate, was also among those killed. Accounts say the two women went to the home after becoming concerned about what was happening and sought help from people nearby. Investigators have reviewed surveillance footage to understand the events. The women’s deaths have drawn attention to the risks they faced while trying to respond to a frightening situation, although the full circumstances must be understood through the official investigation.

Other victims reportedly included 24-year-old Angelina Stone, her young children Isiah and Amari’anna, and members of their family. Reports said Angelina was pregnant with a baby boy the family planned to name Kyrie. The loss of children and an unborn baby has added to the anguish felt by relatives and neighbors. Authorities and family sources have released details at different stages, so names, ages and relationships should be checked against reliable updates as the investigation continues.

Police have described the shooting as a devastating incident, and the investigation has focused on the circumstances inside and outside the Perry Street residence. The motive has not been definitively established in the information publicly available, and speculation cannot substitute for evidence. Officials have also emphasized that the danger was contained and that the deaths occurred before officers arrived. These details matter as the community seeks answers while avoiding misinformation about the response.

For families affected by the shooting, the days since October 9 have brought grief alongside the practical and emotional work of making arrangements and supporting one another. Public tributes can acknowledge the lives lost, but they cannot capture the full depth of each person’s relationships or the private sorrow of those closest to them. Community members can honor the victims by respecting family privacy, sharing only confirmed information and remembering each person as an individual.

Twila Tanner’s identification adds another personal story to the names connected with the Erie tragedy. As loved ones mourn her and the other victims, the community continues to seek clarity about what happened that evening. The confirmed loss of nine lives has left a lasting mark on Erie, while the memories held by family and friends remain central to how those lives will be remembered. Condolences are with everyone grieving this devastating loss.