India, April 20 -- A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children on Sunday in an incident that authorities characterized as domestic violence. He was subsequently killed by police after fleeing in a vehicle that had been carjacked, according to officials.

The suspect's wife and a woman believed to be his girlfriend were also shot and sustained serious injuries during the incident, which took place at two residences in the early morning hours, as reported by Shreveport police.

The deceased children included three boys and five girls, aged between 3 and 11, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office. Police had earlier reported their ages to be approximately 1 to 14.

Speaking to media, Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said, "I ju...