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Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Suspect Dead

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana on Sunday morning during a domestic disturbance. The victims ranged from 1 to about 14 years old. The suspected shooter, who was related to some of the children, led police on a vehicle chase and was fatally shot by officers in Bossier City. Police Chief Wayne Smith described the three-location crime scene as unlike anything most officers have ever seen. Louisiana State Police are investigating the incident at Shreveport police's request.

Apr 19th 2026 · United States

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana on Sunday morning during what authorities describe as a domestic disturbance. The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, and the suspected shooter, who was related to some of the children, was fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase in Bossier City. A total of 10 people were shot in the incident. The shooting occurred around 6 a.m., according to Police Chief Wayne Smith of the Shreveport Police Department. The crime scene extended across three locations, with Smith describing the scene as "an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen." Louisiana State Police detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate the shooting, which also involved a police pursuit into Bossier City. State police confirmed that no officers were harmed during the confrontation. Authorities are asking anyone with pictures, video, or information about the shooting to contact state police detectives. The investigation is ongoing as police continue to gather details about the crime scene and the circumstances surrounding the domestic disturbance.

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