Gunman Kills Eight Children in Louisiana Mass Shooting Across Three Locations
Suspect died after police chase; victims ranged from 1 to about 14 years old
Quick Look
- A gunman killed eight children and wounded two others in domestic-related shootings at three different homes in Shreveport, Louisiana early Sunday.
- The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old.
- The suspect died after a police chase during which officers fired at him.
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Why It Matters
This was a domestic-related mass shooting spanning three different home locations in Shreveport, Louisiana. Police described it as an extensive crime scene unlike anything most officers had ever seen.
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.
Open Questions
- What was the motive for the shootings
- How were the suspect and victims related
- What specific weapon was used
