Shooting in Louisiana results in deaths of eight children
Authorities report that a domestic violence incident in Louisiana led to the deaths of eight children. The victims were shot at two separate homes. (sources: lemonde, abc, npr, bbc, theguardian)
A shooting in Louisiana has left eight children dead, with a total of ten individuals shot. The victims were aged between one and 14 years old.
- The shooting occurred at two homes in Louisiana.
- The victims were children aged from one to 14 years.
- A total of ten people were shot in the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and gun violence in the United States.
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HR4166 · 119th Congress
Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025
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This story is about Shooting in Louisiana results in deaths of eight children. This bill would expand the federal definition of “intimate partner” to include current/former dating relationships for purposes of certain.
If passed, it would:
- Expand the federal definition of “intimate partner” to include current/former dating relationships for purposes of • Add/expand federal firearm restrictions tied to misdemeanor stalking and related domestic-violence/stalking.
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This story is about Shooting in Louisiana results in deaths of eight children. This bill would create/authorize a federal extreme risk protection order authority/process.
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- Create/authorize a federal extreme risk protection order authority/process (details pending text availability on • Provide a statutory basis Congress can fund/guide for ERPO use (as framed by the bill’s title and placement.
This story is about Shooting in Louisiana results in deaths of eight children. This bill would update FVPSA’s stated purpose to expand/strengthen trauma-informed residential and non-residential services for victims and.
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- Update FVPSA’s stated purpose to expand/strengthen trauma-informed residential and non-residential services for • Support hotlines, training/technical assistance, and coalition/community prevention approaches (as reflected in the.