Tragedy in Louisiana: Shooting Leaves Eight Children Dead, Including Seven of the Gunman's Own Children

The perpetrator had a criminal record for a firearm-related incident in 2019

A tragic incident occurred in Louisiana, USA, where a man fatally shot eight children, including his seven children.

On the 19th (local time), a procession of citizens mourning the victims of the shooting incident that occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, is ongoing. Photo by AP Yonhap News

According to CNN and The New York Times, eight children aged 11 or younger were killed in a shooting that took place in Shreveport on the 19th (local time). Seven of the victims were the children of the perpetrator, Shamar Elkins, age 31, and the remaining victim was confirmed to be a relative.

Investigations revealed that Elkins first shot his wife and then killed the children one after another. A woman who was with the children is in critical condition. A 13-year-old boy tried to escape the shooting by jumping off the roof and suffered bone fractures, but his life is not in danger.

After committing the crime, the perpetrator stole a vehicle and fled, but died following a police chase. Police believe the incident was motivated by domestic conflict and stated that there are indications the victims were killed in an "execution-style" manner.

The New York Times, citing interviews with Elkins' relatives, reported that Elkins had been experiencing suicidal impulses and that his wife had requested a divorce. Elkins served in the Louisiana National Guard for seven years until August 2020 and was previously arrested in 2019 for a firearm-related incident.

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