An article published on April 20, 2026, reports a tragic incident in Shreveport, where a 31-year-old man was shot dead by American police after killing seven of his children and one of their cousins. This harrowing event stems from a divorce with his wife, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in over two years.
Context: Tragic incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, where eight children were shot and killed by their father in a case of domestic violence.
Fact Check: The suspect, identified as Shamar Elkins, 31 years old, was a father to seven of the eight minor victims. He had a history of drunk driving and illegal weapon possession offenses but was not known for domestic violence.
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