Louisiana mass shooting kills eight

Authorities in Shreveport are investigating one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in years, where eight children aged 1 to 14 were massacred.

The victims included seven of the gunman's own children and a cousin, with two adult women also wounded in the attacks.

Police identified Shamar Elkins as the perpetrator, who shared a photo of his eldest daughter online just hours before the rampage.

The incident has devastated the local community and reignited national discussions on domestic violence and firearm safety.