A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early on Sunday, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesman Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said.
The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Some of the children shot were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
