Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana
Summary
A man in Shreveport, Louisiana, killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a domestic shooting across two homes. He also shot two women during the early morning attack, which is the deadliest shooting in the U.S. in more than two years.Key Facts
- The shootings happened in a neighborhood south of downtown Shreveport early Sunday morning.
- The gunman first shot a woman at one house, then drove to a second house where most of the children were killed.
- Seven children died inside the second home, and one child was found dead on the roof after trying to escape.
- Another child jumped from the roof and survived after being taken to the hospital.
- The children killed were between 3 and 11 years old, including three boys and five girls.
- Officials described this as one of the worst tragedies the city has experienced.
- Community members held candlelight vigils and prayers for the victims.
- Police and local leaders asked the community for patience and prayers as they investigate.
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