Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
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Notable Quotes
"We’re heartbroken over this horrific situation, and we're praying for everyone affected."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
"We're holding the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"I can’t even imagine what the police officers, first responders actually dealt with when they got here today."
— Tammy Phelps , Politician
"I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur."
— Wayne Smith , Other
"He murdered his children."
— Crystal Brown , Other
"I can't even imagine what the police officers, first responders actually dealt with when they got here today."
— Tammy Phelps , Politician
"This is a tragic situation; maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had."
— Tom Arceneaux , Politician
"We’re holding the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"I and my wife are heartbroken over this horrific situation, and we’re praying for everyone affected."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
"I just don’t know what to say, my heart is just taken aback."
— Wayne Smith , Other
"I can't even imagine what the police officers, first responders actually dealt with when they got here today."
— Tammy Phelps , Politician
"I just don’t know what to say, my heart is just taken aback."
— Wayne Smith , Other
Key People
Crystal Brown is a relative of one of the women shot during the incident.
Shreveport Marshal who spoke during a news conference about the shooting.
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 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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The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
Shamar Elkins, 28, fatally shot eight children and critically wounded two women in a domestic dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana.
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children aged 1 to 12, with the suspect fatally shot by police.
Authorities report that eight children were killed in a domestic disturbance in Shreveport, Louisiana, with the suspect fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase.
Authorities report that eight children were killed in a domestic disturbance in Shreveport, Louisiana, with the suspect fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said. The suspected shooter is also dead.
A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana.
Reports indicate that eight children were killed in a domestic disturbance in Shreveport, Louisiana, with the suspect fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase.
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