Authorities in Shreveport, Louisiana, are working to determine the identity and movements of a gunman who executed a series of shootings at several residences, killing eight children and injuring others.
The suspect, an adult male, was killed during a police pursuit after carjacking a vehicle. Investigators believe he acted independently and fired shots at multiple locations.
The Louisiana State Police are urging anyone with photographs, videos, or relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Shreveport's Mayor Tom Arceneaux referred to the shooting as one of the most severe tragedies in the city's history, with Governor Jeff Landry and House Speaker Mike Johnson also expressing their condolences to the victims and their families.