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bif

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Sun Apr 19, 2026, 12:23 PM Apr 19

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say [View all]

Source: Yahoo News

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, said Shreveport police chief Wayne Smith.

The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, Smith said. A total of 10 were people shot.

The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Smith said.

The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Smith.


Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/8-children-between-ages-1-155906012.html



Just another day in America.
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If I hear one fucking repuke say thoughts and prayers... Javaman Apr 19 #1
"Officials" have already asked for "patience and prayers" muriel_volestrangler Apr 19 #10
And there we are - "thoughts and prayers", from Mike Pharisee Johnson muriel_volestrangler Apr 19 #14
This is the country the GOP wants. It is by design. Irish_Dem Apr 19 #2
WHEN IN THE HELL WILL WE DO SOMETHING ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE ?!?!?!?! groundloop Apr 19 #3
US Gun Lobby/Manufacturers not just responsible for violence in the US, but Mexican Drug Cartels too Attilatheblond Apr 19 #16
Republicans are too busy killing children in other countries radical noodle Apr 19 #4
My god how warped are we as a society Hey Joe Apr 19 #5
It is the guns. Botany Apr 19 #6
Charlie Kirk Says Gun Deaths 'Unfortunately' Worth it to Keep 2nd Amendment usonian Apr 19 #7
Charlie Kirk pre-approved his own assassination. Norrrm Apr 19 #8
The Second Amendment interpretation today was not the intent when written..imo. It's been distorted Deuxcents Apr 19 #12
Has there yet been a 'militia' of gun humpers taking up arms against a tyrannical government around here? Attilatheblond Apr 19 #17
Lives lost, lives changed. Sad. twodogsbarking Apr 19 #9
Who could possibly want a U.S. ruled by mob and individual acts of murder? usonian Apr 19 #11
Those poor kids and their families. It makes me sick to my stomach. chowder66 Apr 19 #13
All the crap that has been happening...diverted my attention from crap I hated many years ago...IT'S NOTHING BUT CRAP! NowsTheTime Apr 19 #15
. Zelda_Orchid Apr 19 #18
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