Published On 19 Apr 2026
Authorities say eight children have been killed in a domestic disturbance in Louisiana, multiple news outlets reported.
The shooting occurred around 6 am on Sunday in Shreveport, according to Police Chief Wayne Smith, AP news agency reported.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old. He said a total of 10 people were shot.
Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Smith said the suspected shooter was fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase.
Some of the children shot were related to the suspect, Smith said.
“This is an extensive scene, unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” Smith added.
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
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