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Mass shooting in Louisiana kills 10, including eight children
A gunman killed eight children aged 1 to 14 and wounded others in domestic-related shootings at two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026. Police said 10 people were shot in total; the gunman died after a police chase, and the suspect had stolen a car as he left the scene.
Why It Matters
This incident is described as the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, highlighting concerns about domestic violence and gun violence and the policing response to mass shooting events.
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Mass shooting in Louisiana kills 10, including eight children
April 19, 2026
A gunman on Sunday, April 19, 2026, killed eight children aged 1 to 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in Shreveport, Louisiana. Police said a total of 10 people were shot in the incidents. The gunman died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, who had stolen a car while leaving the scene.