Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, suspect dead after police chase
Victims aged one to 14 died in Sunday morning incident across three locations in Shreveport.
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, suspect dead after police chase
Victims aged one to 14 died in Sunday morning incident across three locations in Shreveport.
Eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, and the suspected gunman died after being shot by police during a vehicle chase, authorities said12.
The shooting occurred around 6 am, according to Police Chief Wayne Smith1. The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old12. At least 10 people were shot in total, though the status of surviving victims was not immediately disclosed2.
The crime scene extended across three locations, officials said1. Some of the children were related to the suspect, according to police spokesperson Christopher Bordelon2. The suspect hijacked a car following the shooting and was fatally shot by police during a pursuit that ended in Bossier City12.
"This is an extensive scene, unlike anything most of us have ever seen," Smith said1. Mayor Tom Arceneaux described the incident as "maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had"2.
Louisiana State Police said their detectives were asked by Shreveport police to investigate the shooting1. No officers were harmed in the incident, state police said in a statement1. Investigators have requested that anyone with photographs, video, or information share it with state police detectives1.