"Shamar Elkins was identified as the gunman who shot and killed eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in over two years."
"All of the kids were 14 years old or younger, and Elkins was the father of seven of the eight children who were murdered."
"Elkins had posted about mental health issues earlier this month, expressing a desire for help in guarding his mind and emotions."
"Authorities stated the shooting followed a domestic dispute, but the motive is still under investigation."
Shamar Elkins, an Army veteran, was identified as the gunman in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, killing eight children aged 14 or younger. He was the father of seven victims. Elkins also injured three others, with one in critical condition. Following the shooting, he fled, stole a vehicle, and was killed by police. Authorities are investigating the motive, which followed a domestic dispute, and how Elkins obtained his weapon. He had previously posted about mental health issues on social media.
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