Louisiana father kills 8 children

The mass shooting, described as the deadliest in the US in over two years, took place across multiple crime scenes in a residential neighborhood.

Authorities identified the victims as children ranging in age from 3 to 11, including a pregnant 17-year-old.

Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old Army veteran, had reportedly sought mental health treatment recently.

The community has held vigils as schools and families grapple with the profound loss and the ongoing crisis of domestic violence.