New Delhi, April 20 -- A gunman in Louisiana killed at least eight children ranging from one to about 14 years old in domestic-related shootings at two different homes early on Sunday (local time), AP reported.

In what is considered to be the country's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said that a total of 10 people were shot. The gunman died later following a chase with police officers, who fired at the suspect, police spokesperson Chris Bordelon said, adding the gunman stole a car as he left the crime scene and was followed by the police.

According to the report, some of the children shot were reportedly related to the suspect. While the police did not release the identity of the gunman, they did say...