Shamar Elkins’ Recent Posts and Messages Draw Attention Online as New Details Emerge — Photos

Authorities say the violence began on Harrison Street, where Shamar allegedly shot his wife in the face, and she has undergone surgery, according to KSLA. From there, police say he traveled to a second home on the 300 block of West 79th Street, where the situation escalated into unimaginable violence involving multiple victims.

Inside the home, seven children were found dead, while an eighth child was discovered on the back roof, according to NBC News. A 13-year-old boy did manage to flee, reportedly jumping from the roof and surviving with broken bones, according to KSLA.