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Man shot by ICE in California will remain in custody over concerns he's a flight risk, lawyer says

A man who was shot multiple times during an arrest by immigration officers in central California has been ordered to remain in custody over concerns he could be a flight risk

The Independent UK

Teotihuacán Pyramid Shooting: One Dead After Fatal Incident, Security Cabinet Confirms

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids killed a Canadian tourist, sparking global safety concerns as authorities investigate and boost security at major cultural sites.

International Business Times UK

Third victim dies after being shot at grocery store in ‘random’ attack sparked by ‘argument over A/C’

One of the other the victims was an auditor for the Department of Homeland Security who was walking her dog near the suspect’s home

The Independent UK

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Celeste Rivas Case: Cause of Death Remains a Mystery as D4vd Faces Murder Charges and Maybe the Death Penalty

The death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez remains shrouded in mystery even as prosecutors in Los Angeles move forward with a high-profile murder case against singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. As of April 20, 2026, authorities have not publicly confirmed her exact cause of death, with…

Latin Times

Shamar Elkins Shooting Update: Lone Child Escapes Deadly Attack With Roof Jump In Harrowing Survival Story

A child survived a tragic Louisiana shooting by jumping from a rooftop. Authorities investigate the incident, focusing on the suspect's background and potential motives.

International Business Times UK

Florida veteran killed a day after trying to stop fight on basketball court, family says

Robert Shealey Jr.’s family says the slain veteran dedicated a great deal of his time to helping young people

The Independent UK

Shamar Elkins Posted an Easter Photo With All Seven Children He Would Kill Days Later — 'What a Blessed Day'

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead, allegedly by their father, Shamar Elkins. The tragedy unfolded days after a family Easter photo was shared online.

International Business Times UK

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Louisiana authorities identify eight children killed in ‘domestic incident’

Gunman, identified as Shamar Elkins, fatally shot the children – including seven of his own – at two addresses

The Guardian - US

Firearms officer ‘said good girl’ after alleged London cocktail bar sexual assault

Sergeant Constandino Simeonidis, 55, came up behind the woman and grabbed her bottom, it is said, before allegedly carrying out a sexual assault

Evening Standard

Teen shot father dead outside of school after argument about his refusal to go to class, police say

The local police chief said that a ‘lieutenant’s actions today could have stopped something much worse’ occurring during the shooting

The Independent UK

'Some people don't come back from their demons': Louisiana dad Shamar Elkins' chilling words to his step-father weeks before killing children

Thirty-one-year-old Shamar Elkins, a former Army man, who killed eight children, including seven of his own, was visited by troubled thoughts of late because of his disturbed marital relationship with his wife. Elkins called his mother, Maheila Elkins, on Easter Sunday and told her that he wanted to take his…

The Times of India

Shamar Elkins' Louisiana Mass Shooting Linked To Domestic Violence? Disturbing Details Revealed

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, linked to domestic violence, resulted in the deaths of eight children. The suspect, Shamar Elkins, was the father of seven victims.

International Business Times UK

Horrific Louisiana Mass Shooting Victims' Profile: Age, Suspect Connection and How They Got in the Line of Fire

A tragic domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The shooter, Shamar Elkins, was killed by police.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana gunman was going through a divorce and drowning in ‘dark thoughts’ before shooting eight children dead, family says

Shamar Elkins told his family that he wanted to take his own life prior to the attack, according to a report

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International Business Times UK

Iowa City Shooting: Motive Unclear After Gunfire Near University of Iowa Sparks Panic

Multiple injured in Iowa City shooting near UIowa campus as police investigate unclear motive behind downtown gunfire that sparked panic.

International Business Times UK

Kirk Moore: Oklahoma Principal Who Stopped School Shooter Crowned Prom King by Grateful Students

Kirk Moore, principal of Pauls Valley High School, was crowned prom king after stopping a potential school shooting. His actions have sparked discussions on school safety and staff roles in emergencies.

International Business Times UK

Shamar Elkins' Fatal Loophole: How a 2019 Probation Deal for School-Zone Gunfire Left the Army Veteran Armed

In 2019, Shamar Elkins fired near Shreveport's Caddo Magnet High and received 18 months' probation. Louisiana's plea system left him legally armed before he killed eight children in 2026.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana Shooting Massacre Suspect's Last Social Media Photo Shows He Was a Doting Father — What Went Wrong?

The shocking details of the Shreveport family massacre, where a veteran tragically killed eight children, including seven of his own, before being stopped by police. The community's reaction and ongoing investigation into this devastating event.

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List of Deadliest Mass Shootings in America: Louisiana Shooting Joins Deadliest Recent US Incidents After Domestic Tragedy Leaves Eight Children Dead

Louisiana mass shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic attack, now among the deadliest recent US shootings.

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Police shot woman as she stabbed her mother to death

A coroner is investigating the death of a woman who was shot dead by police as she fatally attacked her mother.

International Business Times UK

Who is Shamar Elkins? Former Army Vet Reportedly Murdered His 7 Children Amid Battle With Depression

Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old from Louisiana, killed his seven children and another child, revealing a history of depression and legal issues. His actions may have been influenced by marital troubles.

International Business Times UK

Was Tyler Robinson Framed? Charlie Kirk's Alleged Shooter Doesn't Resemble Initial Description of Man Wearing an All-Black Ensemble

Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, may have been framed. Eyewitness accounts and new evidence raise doubts about his involvement, sparking calls for a thorough investigation.

International Business Times UK

5 Photos of Shamar Elkins: The Army Vet Who Murdered 8 Children in Shreveport After a Father-Daughter Date

A military veteran killed eight children in Louisiana before being shot by police. The suspect's social media posts revealed mental health struggles and a final outing with his daughter.

International Business Times UK

What Drove the Shreveport Suspect To Kill 8 Children? Police Explains Chilling Motive in Louisiana Mass Shooting

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, involving a domestic disturbance, resulted in the deaths of eight children. The suspect, related to some victims, was killed by police.

Latin Times

Who Were the 8 Children Killed in the Louisiana Shooting? What Police Have Confirmed So Far About the Shreveport Victims

Eight children, ranging in age from about 1 year old to 14, were killed in a domestic-related mass shooting that unfolded across at least two homes in the Cedar Grove area of Shreveport, Louisiana, according to police statements.

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