A 31-year-old military veteran killed eight children during a morning rampage across Louisiana. Authorities identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, who shared a photograph of an outing with his eldest daughter mere hours before the fatal events of 19 April.
The suspect unleashed a morning rampage across multiple addresses in Shreveport, where officers later discovered the deceased victims, ranging in age from 1 to 14. The suspect was subsequently shot and killed by law enforcement after stealing a vehicle and leading police on a pursuit into a neighbouring parish.
