Louisiana Mass Shooting: Police Identify Gunman Who Killed 8 Children
Summary
A man named Shamar Elkins killed eight children, including seven of his own, and wounded two adults in a shooting across two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana. Elkins died after a police chase following the attack, which police said was a domestic violence incident.Key Facts
- The shooting happened early Sunday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Eight children were killed; their ages ranged from 1 to about 12 years old.
- Seven children were Elkins' own children.
- One child died on a rooftop after trying to escape.
- Two adults were wounded in the attack.
- Elkins shot a woman at one home, then drove to a second home where most children died.
- Elkins died after a police pursuit and carjacking.
- Police said the incident was related to domestic violence and had no known prior reports.
- State officials expressed condolences, and Louisiana State Police joined the investigation.
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