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SUN · 2026-04-19 · 16:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0419-70785
News/8 children killed after shootings in Louisiana, police say
NSR-2026-0419-70785News Report·EN·Human Interest

8 children killed after shootings in Louisiana, police say

In Shreveport, Louisiana, a gunman killed eight children ranging in age from one to fourteen years old in a series of domestic-related shootings at multiple homes early Sunday. A total of ten people were shot in the incidents.

Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-19 · 16:50 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
8 children killed after shootings in Louisiana, police say
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In Shreveport, Louisiana, a gunman killed eight children ranging in age from one to fourteen years old in a series of domestic-related shootings at multiple homes early Sunday. A total of ten people were shot in the incidents. The suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle and was pursued by police. The chase ended when officers fired at the suspect, who subsequently died. Authorities are investigating the extensive crime scene, which spans three locations, and are working to determine the exact relationships between the suspect and the victims.

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This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen.

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The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect.

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A total of 10 people were shot.

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The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old.

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A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early on Sunday.

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A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early on Sunday, police in Shreveport said.The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesman Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot.The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said.The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Some of the children shot were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
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