Father Kills 8 Children in Shreveport, Louisiana Mass Shooting

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a man opened fire on his family in a residential neighborhood, according to police and local authorities.

The incident occurred on April 19, 2026, in the Queensborough neighborhood of Shreveport, where law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire at a private residence. Upon arrival, officers found multiple victims inside the home, all of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Shreveport Police Department, the suspect, identified as the father of the children, targeted his own family before being apprehended by officers. Police have not released the suspect’s name pending notification of next of kin, but confirmed he is in custody and being held without bond.

The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed that eight children, ranging in age from under one year to 12 years old, were fatally shot. Their identities have not been publicly released as of this report, pending family notification.

Authorities also reported that the suspect shot and injured two adult women during the incident. One woman, believed to be the children’s mother, remains in critical condition at a local hospital. The second woman, whose relationship to the family has not been disclosed, is also receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Law enforcement officials stated that there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public and that the investigation is being treated as a domestic violence-related incident. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, though initial reports suggest family conflict may have played a role.

This tragedy marks one of the deadliest mass shootings involving children in Louisiana in recent years. State officials have expressed condolences, with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry calling the event “an unspeakable act of violence” and pledging state resources to support the affected families and community.

The Shreveport Police Department urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and confirmed that counseling services are being made available to first responders and community members impacted by the event. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by local religious and community organizations.