8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

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Source: Yahoo News

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, said Shreveport police chief Wayne Smith.

The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, Smith said. A total of 10 were people shot.

The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Smith said.

The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Smith.


Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/8-children-between-ages-1-155906012.html

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Just another day in America.

[Javaman]

1. If I hear one fucking repuke say thoughts and prayers...

🤬

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. "Officials" have already asked for "patience and prayers"

From the OP source:

At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.

[muriel_volestrangler]

14. And there we are - "thoughts and prayers", from Mike Pharisee Johnson

"This is a tragic situation - maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had in Shreveport," the mayor added. He asked for prayers for the families and the city.
...
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he and his wife are "heartbroken over this horrific situation, and we're praying for everyone affected".
...
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who represents the Louisiana district where the shooting took place, has also commented on the "heartbreaking tragedy".

"We're holding the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time," he said, adding that he was grateful for the quick response of local police.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q9v1p2dd2o

FWIW, the mayor, Tom Arceneaux, is a Republican too.

[Irish_Dem]

2. This is the country the GOP wants. It is by design.

To intimidate, terrorize, and make us complacent and numb.

[groundloop]

3. WHEN IN THE HELL WILL WE DO SOMETHING ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE ?!?!?!?!

People just keep dying from gun violence yet the all powerful gun lobby makes sure that guns are easy to purchase.

At this point I'm afraid that this country is so overly saturated with guns that even IF strong gun laws were passed (such as in Australia, for instance) it would take decades for the death rate to decline.

Greatest country in the world my ass.

[Attilatheblond]

16. US Gun Lobby/Manufacturers not just responsible for violence in the US, but Mexican Drug Cartels too

US weapons have been the tools of cartel violence for years.

Every now and then, smugglers get busted leaving Tucson and heading for Mexico, a very short drive. There was a gun shop near a US Army Fort near the AZ/Mexico border busted for it just recently.

The shop that sold gun and an awful lot of ammo to the barely of age shooter in Uvalde, TX was already under investigation for selling massive amounts of guns and ammunition that was being taken across the border to cartels.

One might assume the same thing is happening all along the border.

Then there is the ridiculous ease by which unbalanced people can get access to weapons for personal mayhem use.

[radical noodle]

4. Republicans are too busy killing children in other countries

to even offer thoughts and prayers.

[Hey Joe]

5. My god how warped are we as a society

When one of our two biggest political parties
endorses and allows this slaughter of our children to continue with their full throated support of the gun lobby so that they may continue to finance their reelection campaigns.
I know we keep repeating ourselves on this subject here at DU but I just don’t know what else to say anymore.
Thoughts and prayers just don’t mean shit when you believe your right to own a firearm
trumps the very right of others to live.🫩😔

[Botany]

6. It is the guns.

End of story.

[usonian]

7. Charlie Kirk Says Gun Deaths 'Unfortunately' Worth it to Keep 2nd Amendment

https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-says-gun-deaths-worth-it-2nd-amendment-1793113

[Norrrm]

8. Charlie Kirk pre-approved his own assassination.

[Deuxcents]

12. The Second Amendment interpretation today was not the intent when written..imo. It's been distorted

For the gun and weapons industry and lawyers..among others making money off deadly weapons

[Attilatheblond]

17. Has there yet been a 'militia' of gun humpers taking up arms against a tyrannical government around here?

Nope, but there are sure a lot of well armed bigots on the US payroll violating rights of anybody they don't like the look of.

[twodogsbarking]

9. Lives lost, lives changed. Sad.

[usonian]

11. Who could possibly want a U.S. ruled by mob and individual acts of murder?

[chowder66]

13. Those poor kids and their families. It makes me sick to my stomach.

[NowsTheTime]

15. All the crap that has been happening...diverted my attention from crap I hated many years ago...IT'S NOTHING BUT CRAP!

[Zelda_Orchid]

18. .