La. Father Who Killed 8 Kids Struggled With Mental Health, Family Says

La. Father Who Killed 8 Kids Struggled With Mental Health, Family Says Authorities say Shamar Elkins, 31, fatally shot eight children — seven of them his own — who ranged in age from 1 to 14, The New York Times reported. He also shot two others, including his wife, before leading police in a car chase that ended in gunfire. It's unclear whether Elkins took his own life or was shot by police. He had recently expressed suicidal thoughts, family members said. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/la-father-who-killed-8-kids-struggled-with-mental-health-family-says/