India, April 19 -- An adult male in Shreveport, Louisiana went on a shooting spree, leaving eight children dead, and others injured across multiple locations early Sunday. While the suspect has not been identified yet, police shared first details on the possible motive.

The suspect, identified only as an adult male, was killed following a police chase into nearby Bossier Parish after allegedly fleeing the initial shootings and stealing a vehicle. Officers opened fire during the pursuit. None of the responders were injured.

Police said 10 people were shot in total, including eight children between the ages of about 1 and 14. Some of the victims were related to the gunman, according to investigators.

The violence began at two homes south...