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Why are so many Black women dying at the hands of their partners?

Black women are two and a half times more likely to be murdered by men than white women are. This is a public health crisis

The Guardian - US

River Oaks Tragedy Joins These 6 Chilling Murder-Suicide Cases That Shocked the World

As investigators search for answers in the River Oaks murders, past familicide cases involving celebrities, wealthy families and entire households are being revisited.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana’s week of bloodshed continues as gunfire erupts in Baton Rouge mall, sending families scrambling for cover

Louisiana is reeling after another devastating shooting, this time at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, where gunfire erupted between two groups and left one person dead and five injured. The violence unfolded just after 1 p.m. on April 23, 2026, near the food court, sending shoppers and families…

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Mall of Louisiana Shooting Update: 10 People Injured in Targeted Attack, Suspects at Large

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injured 10 people after an argument between two groups escalated. Police are searching for suspects, and the attack is believed to be targeted.

International Business Times UK

Police search for man who allegedly abandoned baby in New York’s Times Square

A six-month-old girl was found alone in a stroller at a busy intersection in the famed Manhattan sightseeing area

The Guardian - US

Mother who lost three children in Louisiana shooting hospitalized with bullet lodged in face

Christina Snow was one of two women injured when gunman opened fire on a family in Shreveport, killing eight

The Guardian - US

Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators

The owner of the gun that was used by a gunman to kill eight children in Louisiana on Sunday says the firearm was stolen from his truck, according to court documents

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Louisiana father’s Easter post showed his kids smiling. Two weeks later he murdered seven of them in a shooting spree

A Louisiana father shot and killed seven of his own children and a cousin in a violent rampage that has left the city of Shreveport reeling. The attack, which also critically wounded his wife and another woman, is being called the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in over two…

The Mary Sue

Drowning in 'Dark Thoughts': What Happened Before Louisiana Gunman Shamar Elkins Killed Eight Children?

In the days before a deadly US shooting, the gunman showed signs of distress, sharing emotional struggles on social media and with family. The tragedy resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

International Business Times UK

Dad’s Possible Motive Revealed After Horrific Act That Claimed 8 Children’s Lives

Shamar Elkins was expected to stand in front of a judge hours before he massacred eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday.

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Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly cases of domestic violence — one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers — have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention and mental health care resources available to Black communities

The Independent UK

What to know about a Louisiana father fatally shooting 8 children, including his own

A Louisiana father fatally shot his seven children and another child, wounded his wife and another woman the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years

The Independent UK

Shamar Elkins Shooting Update: Lone Child Escapes Deadly Attack With Roof Jump In Harrowing Survival Story

A child survived a tragic Louisiana shooting by jumping from a rooftop. Authorities investigate the incident, focusing on the suspect's background and potential motives.

International Business Times UK

Man Who Shot 8 Children To Death Told Family 'Some People Don't Come Back From Their Demons'

Shamar Elkins, 31, shot ten people, killing eight children in what police said was an incident of domestic violence

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Shamar Elkins Posted an Easter Photo With All Seven Children He Would Kill Days Later — 'What a Blessed Day'

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead, allegedly by their father, Shamar Elkins. The tragedy unfolded days after a family Easter photo was shared online.

The Guardian - US

Louisiana authorities identify eight children killed in ‘domestic incident’

Gunman, identified as Shamar Elkins, fatally shot the children – including seven of his own – at two addresses

International Business Times UK

8 Kids Dead, 1 System Failed: Why Shamar Elkins Was Free After Firing at Children in 2019

Eight children were killed in a Louisiana mass shooting, raising urgent questions about why the suspect was free after a prior incident involving gunfire at children.

The Times of India

'Some people don't come back from their demons': Louisiana dad Shamar Elkins' chilling words to his step-father weeks before killing children

Thirty-one-year-old Shamar Elkins, a former Army man, who killed eight children, including seven of his own, was visited by troubled thoughts of late because of his disturbed marital relationship with his wife. Elkins called his mother, Maheila Elkins, on Easter Sunday and told her that he wanted to take his…

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran decried the seizure as an act of piracy, saying it has no plans to participate in talks with the US. Plus, how Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists

International Business Times UK

Shamar Elkins' Louisiana Mass Shooting Linked To Domestic Violence? Disturbing Details Revealed

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, linked to domestic violence, resulted in the deaths of eight children. The suspect, Shamar Elkins, was the father of seven victims.

International Business Times UK

Horrific Louisiana Mass Shooting Victims' Profile: Age, Suspect Connection and How They Got in the Line of Fire

A tragic domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The shooter, Shamar Elkins, was killed by police.

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Shreveport Attacker’s Final Post Before Massive Family Tragedy Was An Eerie Photo Of One Of His Victims

The father shared a snap of his daughter hours before pulling the trigger on her and 7 other children. It is believed an argument led to the tragic bloodshed.

International Business Times UK

Shamar Elkins' Fatal Loophole: How a 2019 Probation Deal for School-Zone Gunfire Left the Army Veteran Armed

In 2019, Shamar Elkins fired near Shreveport's Caddo Magnet High and received 18 months' probation. Louisiana's plea system left him legally armed before he killed eight children in 2026.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana Shooting Massacre Suspect's Last Social Media Photo Shows He Was a Doting Father — What Went Wrong?

The shocking details of the Shreveport family massacre, where a veteran tragically killed eight children, including seven of his own, before being stopped by police. The community's reaction and ongoing investigation into this devastating event.

International Business Times UK

List of Deadliest Mass Shootings in America: Louisiana Shooting Joins Deadliest Recent US Incidents After Domestic Tragedy Leaves Eight Children Dead

Louisiana mass shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic attack, now among the deadliest recent US shootings.

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