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Killing of 8 children sparks conversation about rise in domestic violence

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Police in Shreveport, La., say a man shot and killed eight children, including seven of his own, on Sunday. He also shot and injured two women, including his wife.

Here & Now's David Folkenflik speaks with Jasmine Mithani, a reporter with The 19th, about the shooting and her reporting on why domestic violence has been on the rise since the pandemic.

This segment aired on April 20, 2026.

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