United States: Eight children aged 1 to 14 shot dead in Louisiana, suspect killed

Eight children aged 1 to 14 were shot dead in intra-family violence this Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The alleged perpetrator was pursued by the police and was shot dead by law enforcement.

Terrible tragedy in Louisiana. Eight children were shot dead in intra-family violence this Sunday, April 19 in Shreveport, as announced by the authorities of this city in the southern American state. The alleged perpetrator, who had fled, was shot dead by the police, who did not report any injuries.

Called Sunday to respond to the violence, law enforcement discovered victims in two homes, highlighted Corporal Chris Bordelon at a press conference. At least 10 people were shot from Saturday night to Sunday morning during these violence incidents, “including eight deceased, aged 1 to 14,” he specified. “Some were the children” of the alleged perpetrator, the officer added.

“It may be the worst tragedy we have ever experienced in Shreveport”The mayor of the city, Tom Arceneaux

This man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was pursued by the police after taking a car by force. He was shot by the police during the pursuit, according to the same source. “It’s a tragedy, perhaps the worst tragedy we have ever experienced in Shreveport,” said the mayor of the city, Tom Arceneaux.

“I simply don’t know what to say. My heart is just overwhelmed. I simply cannot imagine how such an event can occur,” said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith.

Shooting sprees are a recurrent tragedy in the United States, partly due to the easy access to firearms.