A 31-year-old man opened fire in northwestern Louisiana on Sunday morning, killing his seven young children and a cousin in Shreveport.He left his wife and another woman critically injured, authorities said.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listThe attack is the deadliest mass shooting reported in the United States in more than two years. In January 2024, eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb.Here is what we know:What happened in the Louisiana shooting?Police in Shreveport responded to reports of gunfire in the Cedar Grove area shortly after 6am (11:00 GMT) on Sunday, according to Shreveport Police officer Chris Bordelon. According to reports, the shooting started at around 5am (10:00 GMT).Authorities said the suspect first shot his wife at a home on Harrison Street before going to another residence, where eight children and another adult were killed.The suspect was identified as Shamar Elkins. Police said the children ranged in age from one to 14 years.According to Crystal Brown, a cousin of one of the injured women, Elkins and his wife were in the process of separating and had a court date scheduled for Monday. She told the Associated Press that the couple had been arguing over the split before the shooting.One child managed to escape during the shooting by jumping from the roof, and he was able to call authorities.After the attack, Elkins fled, carjacked a man at gunpoint and led police on a chase into nearby Bossier Parish.He was carrying a rifle-style pistol when confronted by police. It was unclear if officers killed Elkins or if he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Advertisement Authorities described the attack as a “violent domestic incident”.What do we know about the Shreveport victims?The victims were identified as three boys and five gi …
