Louisiana shooting latest as eight children killed

20 Apr 2026 • 5:53 AM MYT
The Independent
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Louisiana shooting latest as eight children killed

  • Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, following a domestic disturbance across multiple locations on Sunday morning.
  • The victims, aged between one and 14 years old, included some who were related to the suspect.
  • The gunman, who shot a total of 10 people, was fatally shot by police during a chase after fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
  • Police described the incident as an “extensive scene” and a “tragic situation,” with the Shreveport Mayor calling it “maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had.”
  • The condition of the two other people who were shot is currently unknown, and investigations by Shreveport Police and Louisiana State Police are ongoing.

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