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NBC NewsonBluesky2d ago
BREAKING: Eight children were killed in an "extensive" mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say. The suspected shooter is also dead.
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Analysis Summary
A man in Shreveport, Louisiana killed eight children aged 18 months to 12 years in a domestic violence shooting across two homes early Sunday morning before being shot and killed by police. The victims included seven of the suspect's own children and one family friend; his wife and another woman were also shot and seriously injured. This is one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in over two years, with police describing the crime scene as 'extensive' and noting most children appeared to be shot while asleep.
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โEight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisianaโ
Confirmed by NBC News, NPR, NYT, BBC, Fox News, and local stations. Police identified victims aged 18 months to 12 years.
โThe suspected shooter is also deadโ
Police shot and killed suspect Shamar Elkins following a carjacking and pursuit in Bossier Parish.
โThe shooting was described as domestic violenceโ
Police spokesperson Bordelon explicitly stated it was 'domestic in nature' involving the suspect's wife, who is the mother of at least seven victims.
โThe shooting occurred at two homesโ
Article states first shooting on Harrison Street, then the main shooting at West 79th Street home where all eight children were killed.
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