Joe Cornelius Sr. was the former mayor of city of Minden in Louisiana, home to about 11,000 residents
Police in Louisiana have arrested an 11-year-old boy who is accused of fatally shooting the city's former mayor and his daughter.
Joe Cornelius Sr, 82, and his daughter, 31-year-old Keisha Miles, were found inside a home with multiple gunshot wounds around early Sunday.
Police have not named the boy, who they say is a relative of the victims.
According to law enforcement, the boy made a confession to police after an adult brought him to investigators at the scene.
The child is currently being held on two counts of first-degree murder.
A bond has been set at US$500,000.
In a news conference on Tuesday, Minden, Louisiana Police Chief Jared McIver said the city is in shock.
Mr. McIver said police were called to the home on Sunday by a third family member.
Two guns - believed to be the murder weapons - were found hidden at the scene.
Investigators interviewed the child suspect at the scene, and according to them, he initially provided a story that did not add up.
He reportedly later provided a confession, but investigators still do not have any indication of a motive.
Mr. Cornelius was the former mayor of Minden, home to about 11,000 residents.
In addition to his time as mayor, he was a former sheriff's deputy and marshal and ran community programmes for black youth.
He also served as a city councilman.
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