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.

Acteurs

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

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Shreveport Bossier Parish

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Verdict global: Partiel Confiance: 64% Affirmations: 4
Résumé

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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20 avril 2026
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Shreveport, Louisiana shooting victims named by officials
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ABC7 Chicago • 20 avr. 06h53

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BBC • 20 avr. 04h10

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19 avril 2026
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CBS News • 19 avr. 22h50

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NBC News • 19 avr. 16h18

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KSLA • 19 avr. 15h40

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