Eight children aged 1 to 14 were shot dead in intrafamily violence this Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Chased by the police, the alleged perpetrator was shot dead by law enforcement.
Terrible tragedy in Louisiana. Eight children were shot dead in intrafamily violence this Sunday, April 19th in Shreveport, announced the authorities of this city in this Southern American state. The presumed perpetrator, who had fled, was shot dead by the police, who do not lament any injuries.
Called Sunday to respond to violence, law enforcement discovered victims in two homes, highlighted Corporal Chris Bordelon during a press conference. At least 10 people were shot over the night from Saturday to Sunday during these incidents, “eight of whom are deceased, aged 1 to 14,” he specified. “Some were the children” of the presumed perpetrator, added the policeman.
This may be the worst tragedy we have ever experienced in Shreveport
This may be the worst tragedy we have ever experienced in Shreveport
City Mayor Tom Arceneaux
This man, whose identity has not been revealed, was chased by the police after seizing a car at gunpoint. He was shot dead by the police during the pursuit, according to the same source. “It is a tragedy, perhaps the worst tragedy we have ever experienced in Shreveport,” said city mayor Tom Arceneaux.
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“I simply don’t know what to say. My heart is just overwhelmed. I simply cannot imagine how such an event can occur,” said Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith.
Shootings are a recurring tragedy in the United States, due in part to the easy access to firearms.
