Eight children, aged from one to 14 years old, have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a \u201cdomestic disturbance\u201d.<\/p>\n
Officers said the incident began about 05:00 local time (10:00 BST). A single gunman shot 10 people before fleeing in a stolen car. Police then chased and killed the suspected shooter.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have hurting families, we have hurting police officers, coroners\u2019 personnel,\u201d Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. \u201cThis affects the entire community, so we all mourn with these families.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police did not identify the suspected gunman or the victims, but said some of the children were related to the deceased man.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a tragic situation \u2013 maybe the worst tragic situation we\u2019ve ever had in Shreveport,\u201d the mayor added. He asked for prayers for the families and the city.<\/p>\n
Police said the shooting took place at two homes on the same block and a third residence in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon said officers attended a home shortly before 06:00 local time and found the children.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of the deceased in this case are juveniles,\u201d Bordelon said.<\/p>\n
He said officers determined the call was \u201cdomestic in nature\u201d and added that one of those shot at the home had fled to a nearby residence.<\/p>\n
After the shooting the suspected gunman carjacked a vehicle and started to flee, police said.<\/p>\n
Bordelon said officers pursued him into another neighbourhood, and fired at the suspected gunman who is now deceased.<\/p>\n
Police did not identify the shooter or the victims, saying they wanted to ensure family members are notified.<\/p>\n
Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said his heart went out to the entire community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just cannot begin to imagine how such an event can occur,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n
He added that the investigation is being conducted in coordination with the Louisiana State Police and with assistance from multiple other agencies.<\/p>\n
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