US Father Kills Eight Children
A man named Shamar Elkins killed eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana. Police fatally shot him after a chase. The event was described as an ‘execution-style’ shooting.
Shamar Elkins, 31, was the father of seven of the children who died. Investigators believe the shooting was motivated by anger related to a divorce. There were previous threats made by Elkins towards his children. The shooting is being described as an ‘execution-style’ event. Police pursued Elkins after the attack and fatally shot him during the pursuit.
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Highlights
Seven Children Killed in Shooting
A man killed seven children and one other person in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Shooting Was Execution-Style
The shooting was described as an ‘execution-style’ event.
Mental Health Issues Involved
The shooter had mental health problems and suicidal thoughts.
Police Shot Elkins in Pursuit
Shamar Elkins was fatally shot by police during a chase.
Motive: Anger and Divorce
The motive was anger related to a divorce and threats.