At least eight children were killed and two women were critically wounded in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, police sources said, after a gunman opened fire at three homes before being killed by officers. The shootings occurred at about 6 a.m. local time, according to authorities, and investigators say a total of 10 people were shot.
Police said the attacker first fired at two houses on West Street and then at a third home on Harrison Street. Eight children were pronounced dead at the scene, while the two adult female victims were transported to hospital with serious injuries. Sources indicate some of the children killed were the shooter’s own children.
After the attack the suspect attempted to flee but was confronted by patrol officers. Officers say the suspect fired at them when they tried to detain him, and police returned fire; the shooter died in the ensuing encounter. No law-enforcement officers were reported injured in the exchange.
Louisiana state police, responding at the request of Shreveport police, have opened an investigation into the incident. In a statement, authorities said officers initially faced difficulty apprehending the suspect because he continued to fire; they are now collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the sequence of events.
Officials have not released the shooter’s identity or a confirmed motive. Local authorities told reporters the reason for the attack remains unclear, though they said investigators are considering the possibility the suspect suffered from mental health issues. The investigation is ongoing as police work to establish a full timeline and the facts surrounding the tragedy.
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Publish Date: 2026-04-20 12:06:00
