8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Updated on: April 19, 2026 / 6:11 PM EDT / CBS News
Ten people were struck by gunfire in all, Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon said at a news conference. He described the incident as "domestic in nature" and said authorities believe at least some of those shot were the "descendants" of the shooter.
The ages of the deceased ranged from 1 to approximately 14 years old, police said. None of the people killed or injured were identified by name. Some of the injured have been hospitalized, said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux.
According to police, two adult women were being treated for "serious injuries." A teenager was also injured in the shootings, but those injuries were not considered life-threatening, Shreveport police said in a statement.
The shootings took place at multiple locations in the city, police said. The suspect first shot a woman on the street before going to a nearby residence, where all eight people who were killed were shot, according to police. One of the victims then ran to an adjacent residence, police said.