In the state of Louisiana, USA, a man killed 8 children aged 1 to 14 during a mass shooting. Police shot and killed the suspect.
This was reported by NBC News.
According to the outlet, police arrived at the scene of the shooting at a private residence. The suspect opened fire in the homes of his relatives. The crime scene spanned two houses in the area and a third on a nearby street.
Police reported that a total of ten victims were injured. Eight of them died — children between the ages of 1 and 14. Information about the other two victims is currently unknown.
The man who carried out the shooting hijacked a car and attempted to flee the scene. Officers pursued him and shot the suspect during the chase.
Police have not disclosed the motive behind the crime or other details of the shooting.
