Louisiana Gunman Kills at Least 8 Children in Morning Shooting Spree

Children were shot at multiple locations on April 19, according to Shreveport police

News in Brief—News Headlines | Comments | April 19, 2026

At least eight children were killed during a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the morning of April 19.

The deceased victims range in age from 1 to approximately 14 years old, according to preliminary crime scene data shared by Shreveport Police.

Shreveport Police Department spokesperson ‌Christopher ⁠Bordelon confirmed that some of the deceased victims were the suspect’s children.

Two other minors were shot but the extent of their injuries was not released.

“This is a very large scene with four specific locations that we are currently addressing,” ⁠Bordelon told reporters during a news conference. ---More...

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8 children killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana.. ages between 1 and 14 years old.

The gunman fled in a stolen car and was killed during a police chase.

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8 children killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana.. ages between 1 and 14 years old.

The gunman fled in a stolen car and was killed during a police chase.

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