Eight Children aged between one and 14 have tragically died following a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Authorities are calling the incident a “domestic disturbance”.

One of the houses involved | Source: AP

The incident reportedly started around 5AM when a gunman opened fire, shooting 10 people. He then fled the scene in a car believed to be stolen. Police then pursued and caught the suspect, shooting him dead. The local mayor, Tom Arceneaux, said the crime has “deeply affected” the entire community. He added that families and local authorities are all trying to process what has happened, continuing on to say the community is mourning. Finishing by asking that people keep the families and the city in their thoughts.

Authorities are yet to release the names of the victims or the suspect gunman involved, but confirmed that some of the children killed were somewhat related to him. The incident is being described as one of the worst tragedies the city has ever faced.

Investigators have released information that there were multiple crime scenes, including two homes not too far from each other. Officers arrived at one of the homes shortly before 6AM, discovering all the victims and confirming that all those deceased were children. One of the victims managed to escape to a nearby house. Police believe the situation is “domestic-related”.

Scene outside another house involved | Source: AP
 

After the shooting, the suspect then carjacked a vehicle in an attempt to escape. Police then chased him into a nearby town, where officers opened fire and killed him. A full investigation is now underway, with assistance from the Louisiana State Police along with various other agencies. 

According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research organisation, this is the deadliest mass shooting in the United States since January 2024, where eight people were shot dead. 

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