New Delhi, April 19 -- Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, media outlets reported on Sunday (April 19), citing local police.

Police Chief Wayne Smith said the incident occurred around 6 a.m., with victims ranging in age from one to about 14 years old.

Authorities said a total of 10 people were shot in the incident. The crime scene spanned three separate locations, complicating the investigation and response.

"This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen," Smith said, underscoring the scale and severity of the violence.

Some of the children who were shot were believed to be related to the suspect, police said, pointing to a possible domestic context behind the attack.

Officials confirme...