Shortly after 11:00 Tuesday morning, police responded to the scene where neighbors reported hearing multiple gun shots, and at least one person was hit.

The shooting took place near 25th and Perry Streets, there was a heavy police presence and the SWAT Team was on the scene investigating.

Around 12:30 p.m., Erie Police had a house surrounded on Perry street, the Erie SWAT team was there as well.

One person suffered a gunshot wound was rushed to the hospital in a private vehicle, even before the ambulance arrived.

Currently, there is no information on that person's condition.

However, Erie Police are investigating. This latest incident comes after a weekend of shooting incidents in the city, where several people were hit by gunfire.          

No word why the sudden surge in violence.