Man Kills Eight Children, Shoots Two Women in Shreveport Rampage
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Authorities say a man killed eight children — including seven believed to be his own — and shot two women in a series of shootings at two homes in Shreveport, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years.
Officials say the victims ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old. Another child survived after jumping from the roof of one of the homes and is expected to recover.
Police say the suspect fled the scene, leading officers on a pursuit that ended when law enforcement opened fire, killing him.
Family members identified the two women who were shot as the mothers of the gunman’s children. A relative said the suspect and one of the women had been arguing over their separation and were scheduled to appear in court the following day.
Officials say the victims ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old. Another child survived after jumping from the roof of one of the homes and is expected to recover.
Police say the suspect fled the scene, leading officers on a pursuit that ended when law enforcement opened fire, killing him.
Family members identified the two women who were shot as the mothers of the gunman’s children. A relative said the suspect and one of the women had been arguing over their separation and were scheduled to appear in court the following day.
