8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, as father targets his family, police say

A man killed eight children — seven of his own kids and one of their cousins— early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, officials said. The shooter is also dead after police pursued him and opened fire.

The children killed ranged in age from 3 to 11, the coroner’s office confirmed. Police identified the suspected shooter to CBS News as Shamar Elkins.

Ten victims were struck by gunfire in all, Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon said at a news conference.

Two adult women were being treated for serious gunshot wounds. A teenager sustained other injuries that were not considered life-threatening, Shreveport police said in a statement.

The suspect first shot a woman before going to a nearby residence, where all eight people who were killed were shot, according to police. One of the victims then ran to an adjacent residence and was able to call authorities, police said.

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