Police and SWAT teams from Erie and Millcreek responded to reports of a suspicious male carrying an AR-style rifle near Summit Plaza in Millcreek on Thursday night.

The individual was described as a young adult white male, but no specific threats or criminal activity were identified. Despite a thorough search, the suspect was not found, and the operation was called off after several hours.

"Well, I hope they catch him and find out what the deal is, especially with everything going on nowadays," said Mike Chase, an Erie resident.

"I always have my doors locked, and after I heard that on the news, I looked out my window to see police cars because I live in the area" said Kathy Pistorio, a Millcreek resident.

"My son is 9 years old and he's autistic and does tend to wander, so just to thi

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