Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say - Reuters
Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say Reuters
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"Shreveport Police spokesman Cpl. Chris Bordelon speaks to the news media and others gathered at the corner of Linwood Avenue and 79th Street near where a mass shooting took place in Shreveport, La."
— Cpl. Chris Bordelon , Other
"Heartbreaking tragedy in Shreveport this morning – 8 children were senselessly killed and multiple others were injured."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"We’re deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
"Heartbreaking tragedy in Shreveport this morning – 8 children were senselessly killed and multiple others were injured."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"We’re heartbroken over this horrific situation, and we’re praying for everyone affected."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
"In doing so, we've determined that this was a domestic call in nature."
— Chris Bordelon , Other
"I just don’t know what to say. My heart is just taken aback."
— Wayne Smith , Other
"It rattles the entire city. It affects us all."
— Tom Arceneaux , Politician
"This family and this community needs you."
— Tabatha H. Taylor , Politician
"It rattles the entire city. It affects us all."
— Tom Arceneaux , Politician
"I’m going to ask the community, along with prayer, with every mental health consultant, counselor, that is out here: This family and this community needs you."
— Tabatha H. Taylor , Politician
Key People
Shreveport Police Corporal providing details about the incident.
Shreveport Police spokesman providing information about the mass shooting.
A city councilman who discussed the nature of murders in Shreveport.
A councilman and reverend who consoled victims' families.
Republican Governor Jeff Landry celebrated the ruling regarding the Ten Commandments law.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
Councilman in Shreveport consoling community members after the tragedy.
A father who fatally shot eight children in a domestic violence incident.
A city councilwoman who expressed emotional sorrow over the tragic events.
A councilwoman who offered condolences at the scene of the shooting.
A state representative who spoke at a news conference about the shooting incident.
The mayor of Shreveport who commented on the impact of the tragedy.
Shreveport Police Chief discussing the investigation into the incident.
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A gunman in Shreveport, Louisiana, killed eight children aged between 1 and 12 in a mass shooting described as a domestic violence case. The suspect, Shamar Elkins, fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and was fatally shot by police during a subsequent pursuit.
A photo gallery documenting the aftermath of the tragic domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, where eight children were killed in a mass shooting described as a domestic violence case.
A gunman killed eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said, describing the incident as a 'domestic disturbance.' Two other people survived gunshot wounds, police said.
Eight children were shot and killed across three homes in south Shreveport, Louisiana, early Sunday in what authorities are calling a domestic disturbance. The victims ranged in age from 1 to 14. Two adult women and one teenager were also wounded in the shootings, police said.
Eight children were shot and killed across three homes in south Shreveport, Louisiana, early Sunday in what authorities are calling a domestic disturbance. The victims ranged in age from 1 to 14. Two adult women and one teenager were also wounded in the shootings, police said.
At least eight children were found fatally shot early Sunday in a home in Shreveport, Louisiana, after police investigated what they said was a domestic violence call. Several other people were also injured in the incident, police said.
In Shreveport, Louisiana, 31-year-old Shamar Elkins fatally shot eight children—seven of whom were his own—ranging in age from 3 to 11. Two women, including the children's mother, were critically injured. Elkins died after a police pursuit ended in officer gunfire.
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