Father kills seven of his children in Louisiana
April 20, 2026
In Louisiana, seven of the eight children killed early Sunday were the children of the perpetrator, Samar Elkins. The 31-year-old, a veteran, was shot dead by police following a chase. The children, aged between 1 and 12, were victims of what appears to be a family-related motive. Two women, including the children's mother, sustained serious injuries during the attack. Elkins had posted photos with his children just hours before the incident.