Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRhian LubinSunday 19 April 2026 17:33 BSTChief Wayne Smith at the scene of a domestic shooting that left eight children dead in Shreveport, Louisiana (Shreveport Police Department )Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana following a "domestic disturbance."The victims, aged between one and 14, included some who were related to the suspect.In total, 10 people were shot during the incident.The suspected shooter fled the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently fatally shot by police during a chase in Bossier City.Police described the crime scene as "extensive," with Louisiana State Police also involved in the ongoing investigation.In fullEight children killed in ‘domestic disturbance’ shooting in LouisianaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in