Investigators say the violence began around 6 a.m. when officers were called to reports of a disturbance. Before arriving at the family home, police believe Elkins had already shot another woman nearby. Moments later, officers discovered what one spokesperson described as an “extensive and horrifying crime scene.”
Authorities say two adult women survived the attack, though both suffered critical injuries. One of them, believed to be Elkins’ wife and the mother of several of the children, was reportedly shot in the face and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
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