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Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, media reports say

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Posted on April 19, 2026

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April 19 (Reuters) - Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, multiple news outlets reported Sunday, citing local police. The children killed in the incident ranged in

Eight Children Killed in Louisiana Mass Shooting, Police Confirm

Details of the Shreveport Tragedy

Incident Overview

April 19 (Reuters) - Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, multiple news outlets reported Sunday, citing local police.

Victims and Ages

The children killed in the incident ranged in age from 1 to 14, Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon told NBC. The individual believed to be the gunman hijacked a car after the shooting and died after police fired at the vehicle during a chase, Bordelon told NBC.

Relationship to Suspect

Police did not share any information about this individual, but Bordelon told NBC that some of the slain children "were his descendants."

Reporting and Editing Credits

(Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Will Dunham and Sergio Non)

Key Takeaways

  • The shootings occurred early Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Shreveport and spanned three scenes including W. 79th Street, Harrison Street, and a location in nearby Bossier Parish, Louisiana. (apnews.com)
  • The victims were eight children ranging in age from around 18 months to 14 years; two additional women were shot in the head and survived, and one boy was injured after jumping from a roof. (wbrz.com)
  • Police identified the shootings as domestic-related. The suspected gunman, who may have been related to some of the slain children, fled by hijacking a car and subsequently died when officers fired at the vehicle during a chase. (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many children were killed in the Louisiana mass shooting?
Eight children were killed in the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did the mass shooting occur?
The mass shooting occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana.
What were the ages of the children killed in the incident?
The children killed ranged in age from 1 to 14 years old.
What happened to the suspected gunman after the shooting?
The suspected gunman hijacked a car after the shooting and died after police fired at the vehicle during a chase.
Were any details provided about the suspect?
Police did not share any information about the suspect, but officials said some of the slain children were his descendants.

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