Gunman kills eight children in Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana, became the site of the nation's deadliest mass shooting in over two years after Shamar Elkins gunned down eight children aged 3 to 11.

The victims, identified as seven siblings and a cousin, were attacked in a domestic violence incident that spanned three separate residential locations.

Family members reported that Elkins had been struggling with mental health issues and a recent divorce prior to the massacre.

The tragedy ended when police intercepted the suspect, leading to a fatal confrontation that left the gunman dead.