Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- A father killed seven of his children, aged 1 to 14, and an unrelated child in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, described by police as a "domestic disturbance."
- The suspect shot 10 people in total before fleeing in a stolen car; police pursued and killed him after a carjacking and chase into a neighboring area.
- One victim escaped by running to a nearby home to call authorities, and another child survived by jumping from a roof and is hospitalized.
- The incident is the deadliest mass shooting in the US since January 2024, with all deceased victims being juveniles.
- Local officials expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing the community-wide impact, and police are conducting an ongoing investigation with state assistance.
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