India, April 19 -- Eight children, including a baby, have lost their lives in a mass shooting incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a deranged gunman unleashed gunfire across three separate residences in the city. The suspect was also killed during the chase following the tragic events that unfolded on Saturday night, NBC News reported.

The deceased are aged between 1 and14 years old, police said. Two women sustained gunshot wounds to the head but have managed to survive. A young boy was also hurt after leaping from a rooftop. Their current conditions remain unclear.

According to Shreveport police, the shooting originated from a domestic dispute, and the suspect attempted to flee.

According to Shreveport Police Department spokesperso...