Eight children killed in mass shooting in Louisiana, US media reports
Louisiana community in shock as domestic violence incident leaves eight children dead and two others injured.
By AFP and AP
Published On 19 Apr 2026
Eight children have been killed in a shooting spree in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence.
The gunman, who was not immediately identified, was fatally shot by police after a car chase early Sunday, officials said.
The incident occurred in Shreveport, northwestern Louisiana.
“This is a rather extensive crime scene spanning between two residences,” Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon told a press conference,
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