Louisiana Mass Shooting: 8 Children Killed, Shooter Shot Dead by Police
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, has left eight children dead in what police describe as a domestic disturbance. The suspect was killed after a police pursuit.
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(Central News Agency, Shreveport, Louisiana, 19th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatches) A mass shooting occurred today in Louisiana, USA, resulting in the deaths of 8 children aged 1 to about 14. Police indicated that the shooter carried out the attacks at two homes during this family-related shooting incident early in the morning.
According to the Associated Press, Chris Bordelon, a spokesperson for the police department in Shreveport, the third-largest city in Louisiana, stated that the victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14, and a total of 10 people were shot.
Bordelon mentioned that the suspect was later killed during a pursuit by police officers. According to his account, the suspect stole a car while fleeing the crime scene and was pursued by the police.
The police have not released the suspect's identity, only confirming that he was an adult male. Bordelon said the incident stemmed from a 'domestic disturbance'.
Officials stated that they are still investigating the details of the crime at the two homes and another location. Bordelon pointed out that some of the children who were shot were related to the suspect.
He said: 'The spread of the scene is something most of us have never seen before.'
During a press conference held outside one of the incident homes, officials appeared shocked, urging the community to be patient and to pray as police clarify the case.
Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said: 'I really don't know what to say. My heart cannot bear such a thing, and I cannot imagine how something like this could happen.'
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, whose city is located in northwestern Louisiana with a population of about 180,000, said: 'This is a tragedy, perhaps the worst tragedy we have ever experienced. This morning is truly terrible.'
Louisiana State Police stated that Shreveport police have requested their investigators to step in. State police noted in a statement that no officers were injured during the pursuit this morning, urging anyone with relevant photos, videos, or information to proactively contact state police investigators.
According to a database jointly maintained by the Associated Press, USA Today, and Northeastern University, this is the deadliest mass shooting in the United States since the January 2024 shooting in a Chicago suburb that left 8 people dead. (Translator: Ho Hung-ju) 1150420
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(Central News Agency, Shreveport, Louisiana, 19th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatches) A mass shooting occurred today in Louisiana, USA, resulting in the deaths of 8 children aged 1 to about 14. Police indicated that the shooter carried out the attacks at two homes during this family-related shooting incident early in the morning.
According to the Associated Press, Chris Bordelon, a spokesperson for the police department in Shreveport, the third-largest city in Louisiana, stated that the victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14, and a total of 10 people were shot.
Bordelon mentioned that the suspect was later killed during a pursuit by police officers. According to his account, the suspect stole a car while fleeing the crime scene and was pursued by the police.
The police have not released the suspect's identity, only confirming that he was an adult male. Bordelon said the incident stemmed from a 'domestic disturbance'.
Officials stated that they are still investigating the details of the crime at the two homes and another location. Bordelon pointed out that some of the children who were shot were related to the suspect.
He said: 'The spread of the scene is something most of us have never seen before.'
During a press conference held outside one of the incident homes, officials appeared shocked, urging the community to be patient and to pray as police clarify the case.
Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said: 'I really don't know what to say. My heart cannot bear such a thing, and I cannot imagine how something like this could happen.'
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, whose city is located in northwestern Louisiana with a population of about 180,000, said: 'This is a tragedy, perhaps the worst tragedy we have ever experienced. This morning is truly terrible.'
Louisiana State Police stated that Shreveport police have requested their investigators to step in. State police noted in a statement that no officers were injured during the pursuit this morning, urging anyone with relevant photos, videos, or information to proactively contact state police investigators.
According to a database jointly maintained by the Associated Press, USA Today, and Northeastern University, this is the deadliest mass shooting in the United States since the January 2024 shooting in a Chicago suburb that left 8 people dead. (Translator: Ho Hung-ju) 1150420
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