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

[muriel_volestrangler]

14. And there we are - "thoughts and prayers", from Mike Pharisee Johnson

"This is a tragic situation - maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had in Shreveport," the mayor added. He asked for prayers for the families and the city.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he and his wife are "heartbroken over this horrific situation, and we're praying for everyone affected".
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, who represents the Louisiana district where the shooting took place, has also commented on the "heartbreaking tragedy".

"We're holding the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time," he said, adding that he was grateful for the quick response of local police.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q9v1p2dd2o

FWIW, the mayor, Tom Arceneaux, is a Republican too.