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Louisiana mass shooting kills eight children in Shreveport

Police said the shootings were domestic-related and happened at multiple homes; "This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen," a police spokesperson said.

Published Apr 19, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said.

The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were people shot.