The Actual News

Fact-first summaries of the news — stay informed, stay grounded.

Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded

Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded

Summary

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, killed at least eight children and wounded others, including two women and a boy. The suspected shooter was killed by police after a carjacking, and the investigation is ongoing, with police saying the violence appears domestic. Another shooting near the University of Iowa injured five people, including students.

Key Facts

  • At least eight people, all children aged 18 months to 14 years, died in the Shreveport shooting.
  • Two women were shot in the head but survived; a boy was injured jumping from a roof.
  • The suspected shooter was killed by police after committing a carjacking.
  • The violence happened early Sunday morning in four nearby locations in the Cedar Grove neighborhood.
  • Police have not released the names of the shooter or victims and are still investigating.
  • Shreveport mayor called the event one of the worst tragedies in the city’s recent history.
  • Another shooting in Iowa City injured five people during a fight near the University of Iowa.
  • The US has experienced over 110 mass shootings so far in 2026, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.

Save articles & personalize your feed — Create a free account