Six people are dead after a mass killing in Memphis, Tennessee

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, USA (MARCH 3, 2008) -  Six people, including two children, were killed on Monday (Marc h3) at a residential address in Memphis.

According to the Commercial Appeal newspaper, police found three other children inside the home. The children have been taken a nearby hospital and are said to be in extremely critical condition.

Police have also said that all of the children involved were under 12 years old, and that most of the victims had been shot with at least one having been stabbed.

Police have not identified the victims and have not offered a motive.