What you’ve described is an extremely painful and disturbing tragedy. It’s important to approach it with care—both for accuracy and for the dignity of the people affected.
Authorities in Shreveport responded early Sunday morning to reports of a domestic disturbance that quickly escalated into one of the most devastating incidents the community has faced in recent memory. According to police, eight children—seven of them the suspect’s own and one a relative—were found dead inside a home. Several adults were also critically injured.