Just before sunrise, the Shreveport neighbourhood in Louisiana woke up to a deadly mass shooting, as at least eight children, all under the age of 14, were killed after a man went on a shooting rampage.
While the case is still under investigation, it is being viewed as an attack of domestic violence. However, it remains unclear what may have triggered the shooting spree.
The suspect was killed after a police pursuit and while cops have not yet identified the attacker, reports say he was an adult male.
Eight children dead, one of them died trying to escape
At least eight children were killed in the attack, all of them between one and 14 and some of them related to the gunman, Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon was quoted as saying by news agency AP.
This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen, Bordelon said.
The attack took place at two homes. The gunman began the firing at one home and moved on to the other where the heinous act was carried out, police said.
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Seven children were killed at the second house. Another child was reportedly found dead on the roof after apparently trying to escape.
Apart from those killed, two people were wounded in the attack and are undergoing treatment.
