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Louisiana mass shooting kills children

Louisiana mass shooting kills children

Shamar Elkins, 31, allegedly opened fire across two homes in Shreveport, killing eight children ranging in age from 1 to 14.

The victims included seven of Elkins' own children and one cousin, with two women also wounded in the rampage.

Authorities described the scene as 'extensive' and unlike anything they had previously encountered.

The tragedy has shocked the local community, which held a vigil to mourn the victims as investigators work to determine a motive.

Shreveport
Parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Louisiana
State of the United States of America