A mass shooting in which at least eight minors died was reported during the morning of this Sunday, April 19, in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana, in the United States.
According to reports from the local Police Department, The victims range between one and 14 years old, in an incident that has been described as a “domestic disturbance” by law enforcement.
According to police spokesman Christopher Bordelon, A total of ten people were hit by gunfire during the incident. It is also known that the attacker committed the attack in three nearby houses, around 6:00 a.m. local time.
The report also indicates that The agents pursued the main suspect in the attack, who was killed, although no information about his identity has been released.
“The perpetrator, once he left this scene, committed a vehicle theft right here, very close to the corner of West 79th and Lynnwood, at which time Shreveport Police patrol officers got behind that vehicle in a pursuit,” Bordelon explained.
only suspect
The spokesperson also indicated that It is believed that the man killed was the only one who fired the shots. It was also reported that two adult women were the only survivors of the attack; one of them was seriously injured, so her life is still at risk, according to local media.
Bordelon also claimed that the crime scene is “extensive,” encompassing three homes in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport. He also explained that the investigation is in its initial stage and that all information so far is preliminary.
The police spokesperson He did not offer details about the identities of the victims or the suspect, although he noted that several of the minors “were his descendants.”
“This is a tragic situation, perhaps the most tragic situation we have ever experienced. It is a terrible morning,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of this northwest Louisiana city of about 180,000 residents.
With information from EFE.