At least five people have been killed in separate shootings in two parishes in the US state of Louisiana.

Police are searching for the suspect, 21‑year‑old Dakota Theriot, who fled in a gray and silver Dodge pick‑up truck.

He is said to be armed and believed to be heading to the neighbouring state of Mississippi.

Authorities believe the two shootings are connected. Two of the victims were the suspect's parents.

The suspect is wanted for first‑degree murder, illegal use of weapons and home invasion.

[Source: BBC]