A crazed Louisiana dad fatally shot eight kids — including seven of his own children — and wounded two women during a rampage on the morning of April 19.
Seven of the slain kids were the children of murderous, deranged dad and 31-year-old Army vet Shamar Elkins, who also killed his kids’ cousin during the massacre, according to local officials.
The victims ranged in age from 3 to 11.
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