India, April 20 -- Louisiana shooting suspect was identified as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, who killed 8 children, including seven of his own. The children were aged between 3 and 11 years old.

According to the New York Times report, his family members stated Elkins had mental health issues and had opened up suicidal thoughts before the horrific killings.

He also shot at two women, one of whom is his spouse, who are currently receiving treatment for severe wounds.

Earlier, the police department released a statement on Facebook calling the shooting as a "violent domestic incident."

Authorities said that the alleged gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement following a chase that commenced after he carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint.

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