Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

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The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Why you should care:

In 2024, then-U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the U.S. At the time, he called for several measures, including a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines for civilian use, universal background checks, and laws that restrict firearm use in public spaces.

By the numbers:

Thirty-six people have died in the seven shootings so far in 2026, the Gun Violence Archive data showed. In four cases, the suspect was killed, while in two of them an individual was taken into custody. See list of mass killings so far.

Shreveport, Louisiana

Eight children, ages one to 14 years old, were killed on April 19 in an overnight domestic shooting in Louisiana, a Shreveport Police Department spokesperson said. Two other people suffered gunshot wounds. The suspect stole a vehicle and fled the scene with police in pursuit. Officers caught up with the man and he was killed by police. 

The name of the man and his relation to the children had not been released at the time of this article. 

Amarillo, Texas

On March 22, four people were killed in a mass shooting in Amarillo, Texas. The suspect in the shootings had forced his way into a business and shot two people before evading police, the Amarillo Tribune reported. The report stated the man later rammed his vehicle into a home where officers had earlier responded to a disturbance and started firing into the residence.

Edinburg, Texas

Four people died and two more were injured on February 28 when a neighbor dispute turned deadly, KRGV.com reported. The Gun Violence Archive shows no one has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Six people were killed after a pair of shootings that happened on separate sides of Florida on February 10 that were connected to the same suspect. Authorities said the suspect killed someone with whom he was previously in a romantic relationship and an 18-year-old in Fort Lauderdale before going to Sarasota and killing four others. Authorities said the suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Plainview, Texas

A 33-year-old gunman killed four people on February 7 in a shooting near Plainview, Texas, in the state’s panhandle. The gunman was shot and killed at the scene. 

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Four adults were killed on January 23 in what authorities described as a domestic-related shooting. Three children survived by hiding in a closet and one of them was able to call 911 for help. When police arrived, the suspect’s truck was still in the driveway. Officers were able to track the man down and take him into custody.

Cedar Bluff, Mississippi

Six people, including a seven-year-old child and a church pastor, were killed in a shooting on January 9 in rural Mississippi, Fox13 reported. Other victims included the suspect’s father, brother, and uncle, as well as the pastor’s brother. The suspect was taken into custody