The city of Shreveport, Louisiana has been shaken by one of the most harrowing domestic tragedies in recent US history. Eight children were killed and two women were left in critical condition in a mass shooting that unfolded across two homes, in what authorities have described as a domestic-related incident that has placed the case among the deadliest recent mass shootings in recent memory.

The incident has drawn national attention not only for its scale but also for the devastating impact on one family. Authorities confirmed that seven of the victims were the suspect's own children, underscoring the deeply domestic nature of the attack.

Police in Shreveport confirmed that the shooting unfolded on Sunday across two separate locations, beginning inside a residential property before continuing at a second home. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, is believed to have killed seven of his own children and one additional child during the attack.

Authorities said the children were aged between approximately one and 12 years old. One child was later found on the roof of the property, suggesting an attempt to escape the violence.

Two women were also shot during the incident, including the mother of several of the children. Both remain in critical condition in hospital.

Shreveport Police said early findings indicate the attack was entirely domestic in nature. The suspect reportedly shot one woman at a residence before travelling to another location where the children were later discovered dead.

Law enforcement officers confirmed the suspect died following a police pursuit shortly after the shootings. Officials have not released further details regarding the circumstances of his death.

Investigators are continuing to establish a full timeline of events and are examining how the violence unfolded across multiple scenes within the city.

Authorities confirmed that the victims included seven siblings and one additional child. The majority of those killed were believed to be the suspect's own children, as reported byThe Independent.

The scale of child fatalities has intensified public shock in Shreveport, a city in north-west Louisiana with a population of around 180,000. Officials said the scene was one of the most severe they had encountered in recent years.

Source: International Business Times UK