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Police tape runs across 79th Street, in Shreveport, La., Sunday, April 19, 2026, as police work at the scene of a mass shooting . Sunday in an early morning attack of domestic violence carried out across two houses, a mass shooting that shook a Shreveport neighborhood, authorities said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 12 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said. The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon. Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport, Louisiana — the two homes and a third location.People have gathered outside the home to grieve and console one another.A state official says some children tried to escape out the back door“I can’t even imagine what the police officers, first responders actually dealt with when they got here today,” she said at a news conference.The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office is emphasizing that the shootings show that “domestic violence is not a private matter” and that “this tragedy’s impact demands our collective attention.” “This is not simply an event; it is a profound community loss,” it said, adding that domestic violence “is not a private matter” but rather “a community issue with far-reaching consequences, often affecting the most vulnerable among us — our children.” The office said: “We see how quickly situations can escalate. We see how patterns of control, fear and instability can grow behind closed doors. And we know that intervention — whether through reporting, support services, or community awareness — can make a difference.” It says that “this moment calls for more than grief. It calls for awareness, connection, and action.” The office encouraged individuals experiencing domestic violence to reach out to local resources, some of which it listed in its statement.Police provide more details on the shootings and pursuit of suspect Shreveport police said in a news release that the attacks began in a neighborhood south of downtown when the suspect shot a woman at one home and then drove to another home where the children were killed in what was described as “a violent domestic incident.”Officers spotted the vehicle and began a pursuit that continued into Bossier Parish, where the officers “ultimately engaged the suspect,” the statement said. The officers, it said, “were forced to discharge their department-issued firearms, neutralizing the suspect, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.”Liza Demming, who lives two doors down from one of the shooting scenes, said her security camera captured video of the gunman running away toward a tire shop.“That’s’ pretty much all I saw, was him running out of the house,” she said. Demming said she later saw one of the child victims, who had already been covered, laying on the roof of the house. But she said she never heard anything like a fight or argument.Pastor who owns home where shootings occurred says he didn’t have dealings with the family Pastor Marty T. Johnson Sr. of St. Gabriel Community Baptist Church owns the home where the shootings occurred but says that he doesn’t know the family who rented the home and never had dealings with them.He said all he knows is from what he’s heard from news reports and from neighbors but that he’s ready to do whatever he can to help. “I do plan on having a prayer vigil for the family, and anything I can do, with so many children, to help them bury the children, I’m going to do so,” Johnson said.Louisiana US representative: ‘There are no words’ That’s the reaction from U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, a Democrat whose district includes part of Shreveport.“an extensive and deeply painful investigation.” “A crime scene spanning four locations, eight children gone ranging in age from just one to fourteen years old — there are no words,” Fields says.Former US Rep. Gabby Giffords: ‘All of us should be outraged’ “All of us should be outraged that we live in a country that routinely subjects our kids to such unimaginable violence,” said Giffords, who “Our children have no option but to trust us to keep them safe, but our country is failing them every day,” she said in a statement. “Both Congress and Baton Rouge have a moral duty to do better. Our leaders must act—now.” Giffords was shot in the head on Jan. 8, 2011, as she met with constituents at a grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. Six people were killed and a dozen injured in addition to Giffords.“Heartbreaking tragedy in Shreveport this morning — 8 children were senselessly killed and multiple others were injured. My team is in touch with local law enforcement as more details emerge,” said U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is from Shreveport and represents part of northwest Louisiana. “We’re holding the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. And we are grateful to the Shreveport, Bossier, and Louisiana State Police for their swift response,” Johnson said.A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children and shot two other people Sunday in an early morning attack of domestic violenceMADISON, Wis. — Around 25 protesters were arrested as around 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin and were met by officers firing pepper spray and rubber bullets, authorities said Sunday. Saturday’s protest was the second attempt in as many months by demonstrators to LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war. Shamim Mafi will face charges that she brokered the sale of “drones, bombs, bomb NEW YORK — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning at 8 a.m., according to A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. Police in Shreveport said a total of 10 people were shot Sunday. Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon says the gunman died after a chase SHREVEPORT, La. — Authorities say eight children were killed in the “domestic disturbance.” The victims ranging in age from one to 14 years old. The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday, according to Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith. He said a total of 10 people shot. Officials said they were still gathering details Redmond HVAC contractor earns triple recognition in 60 days, reflecting a shift in how homeowners vet contractors Three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance is among the most reliable in its market.WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega’s mission to feed Spokane Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. 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