Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

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A domestic shooting occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, where a man fatally shot eight children aged between 1 and 14, including seven of his own children. Two women were also wounded during the incident. The suspect was related to some of the victims.

Following the shooting, the suspect fled but was pursued by police and ultimately fatally shot. The incident resulted in the deaths of all eight children and the suspect, marking a tragic event in the community. The Shreveport Police Department was involved in the response and pursuit of the suspect.

Actors

Shreveport Police Department Wayne Smith suspect (adult male) victims (eight children, two others)

Locations

Shreveport Bossier Parish

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There was insufficient evidence to confirm that on April 19, 2026, a domestic-related shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, caused the deaths of eight children and the suspect, with two women injured. There was also insufficient evidence regarding the claim that the suspect was killed by police after a pursuit on April 20, 2026. It was partially confirmed that the eight children killed in the Shreveport shooting were aged between 1 and 14. It was confirmed that a man fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, and wounded two women in Shreveport, Louisiana, before being killed by police following a pursuit.

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April 20, 2026
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Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

Fox News • 20 Apr 17:13

A domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children and the suspect, with two women injured.

Credibility 85% Manip. 10% Center
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead After Police Pursuit
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead After Police Pursuit

AP News • 20 Apr 15:18

A man fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, and wounded two women in Shreveport, Louisiana, before being killed by police following a pursuit.

Credibility 95% Manip. 5% Center
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

ABC7 Chicago • 20 Apr 06:53

A man in Shreveport, Louisiana, fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, and wounded two women before being killed by police.

Credibility 90% Manip. 5% Center
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

BBC • 20 Apr 04:10

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children, with the suspect killed by police after a pursuit.

Credibility 95% Manip. 5% Center
April 19, 2026
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Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

CBS News • 19 Apr 22:50

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children, with the suspect also deceased following a police pursuit.

Credibility 90% Manip. 10% Center
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting; Suspect Dead
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting; Suspect Dead

NBC News • 19 Apr 16:18

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children aged 1 to 14. The suspect, related to some victims, was killed by police after a pursuit.

Credibility 90% Manip. 5% Center
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Shooting; Suspect Dead

KSLA • 19 Apr 15:40

A domestic-related shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children and the suspect, with two women injured.

Credibility 85% Manip. 5% Center

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