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8 Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Violence Shooting

newsApr 19, 202650242

A gunman killed eight children aged 1 to 14 at two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, police said. The attacker also shot two women during the incident. Police intercepted and killed the suspect after responding to the shootings. Authorities opened homicide investigations and are processing evidence at both scenes to determine motive.

Key Highlights

Eight children aged 1 to 14 were killed at two Shreveport homes.
Two women were also shot during the incident.
Police intercepted and fatally shot the suspect after responding.
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