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Shop NowA former soldier goes on a murderous rampage after entering his ex-wife’s home and murdering four, including three children, before turning his gun on himself.
South Carolina man, Charles Slacks Jr., used a key to enter the home the 42-year-old once shared with his ex. After gaining entry Slacks shot his ex-wife’s coworker. He then headed upstairs to where the three children were sleeping.
A very tragic incident this Tuesday. A former soldier shot and killed three children as they slept. He also killed Evans, who worked with the children's mother. The ex-soldier then killed himself.https://t.co/41Ck9BRenz
— J.p. Lawrence (@JpLawrence3) March 23, 2023
His ex-wife was in the home at the time and followed him up the stairs.
Police Chief Russell F. Roark III explained to NBC News that Slacks, a former active duty member of the U.S. Army, pointed the gun at his ex-wife while she tried to retrieve a cell phone, to call for help, which she had left upstairs.
The deranged man then opened fire on three children — two boys and a girl, all under the age of 12. Law enforcement officials say that Slacks then turned the gun on himself.
ABC News reported that the two younger boys were biologically Slacks. The oldest girl was his ex-wife’s daughter from a previous relationship. The three children were identified as Aayden Holliday-Slacks, 5; Aason Holliday-Slacks, 6; and Ava Holliday, 11.
Slacks’ ex-wife was the only survivor.
Former soldier shoots dead his 3 kids and Army member in front of ex-wife
The ex-soldier allegedly shot his three children dead in their sleep. https://t.co/w3L4sMFyq6#NewsBriefing #UKNewshttps://t.co/w3L4sMFyq6— WTX News UK (@WtxNews) March 23, 2023
According to the Associated Press, the man killed when Slack first entered the home was Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans. His only connection to the family was as a co-worker of Slack’s Ex-wife. No personal relationship beyond that of co-workers was indicated.
“Maj. Carlos Evans was an outstanding leader and caring friend who inspired and lifted up all those around him,” wrote Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, U.S. Army Central Commanding General in a statement about the incident. “He was well known and respected by all, and the influence and impact he made within the unit will never fade. We collectively mourn the immense loss of his presence in our lives and our thoughts and prayers are extended to CSM Evans’ family.”
