GENERAL
Convicted Felon Allegedly Kills 8 Children in Louisiana
A convicted felon, Shamar Elkins, is accused of fatally shooting eight children, seven of whom were his own, in a Louisiana home. The tragedy, being investigated as domestic violence, has spurred renewed calls for action against such violence. The community is grappling with the loss of young lives, aged 3 to 11, and questioning how the alleged gunman obtained firearms despite a prior felony conviction.