The alleged gunman, who is related to some of the children, was killed after a vehicle chase, according to police.
BREAKING: Authorities say a domestic dispute that led to a shooting at multiple homes in Louisiana left eight children dead. The suspect was killed after a police chase.
The victims range in age from 1 to about 14 years old, according to the Shreveport Police Department. A total… pic.twitter.com/8WyBY5Uzu3
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A gunman killed eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said, describing the incident as a "domestic disturbance." The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect. https://t.co/4Z2M9AkP5Y pic.twitter.com/Y4tkBMM4WG
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