Gunman kills eight children in Louisiana, US

On April 19, 2026, a shooting incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children aged between one and 14 years. Police confirmed that a total of ten people were shot during attacks at multiple residential locations. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith stated that the incident is believed to be connected to a domestic dispute, although investigation into the motive remains ongoing. After fleeing the scene near the intersection of West 79th Street and Lynnwood, the suspect stole a vehicle. Law enforcement officers pursued the individual, leading to a confrontation where the suspect was shot and killed by police. Authorities have identified the deceased individual as the sole perpetrator of the attacks. Some reports suggest the suspect may have had a personal relationship with the victims. No further details regarding the specific sequence of events have been released by the authorities.