Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux speaks out after the devastating mass shooting that took the lives of eight children.
“‘No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.’
Those words from John Donne remind us that a tragedy like this does not belong to one family alone—it belongs to all of us. Today, our community is grieving the unimaginable loss of innocent children. There are no words that can make sense of it, and no distance that shields us from it.
Shreveport is not an island. We are connected—and in moments like this, that connection must mean something. It must mean compassion, it must mean awareness, and it must mean action.
This tragedy reaches far beyond the scene itself. It affects the first responders who answered the call, the neighbors who witnessed the aftermath, the families who are now living a nightmare, and a community that feels shaken to its core. These are the kinds of moments that leave a lasting imprint—on our hearts, on our minds, and on our sense of safety.
We must check on one another. We must support those who carry the weight of what they saw and heard today. And we must not ignore the deeper issues—violence in the home, untreated trauma, and the silence that allows both to grow.
Please keep these children, their loved ones, and everyone affected in your prayers. And if you are hurting, reach out. You do not have to carry this alone.”
According to Shreveport police, 10 people were shot on Sunday morning during this domestic disturbance.
The victims range in age from 1 to 14 years old.
Two adult women are currently being treated at a local hospital for serious injuries. A teenager also sustained injuries, which are considered non-life-threatening.
The suspect in the shooting was killed by police after leading them on a pursuit.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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