Shreveport LA Child Mass Shooting
Key Questions
What happened in the Shreveport LA child mass shooting?
Gunman Shamar Elkins killed 8 children, ages 1-14 (mostly his own), in domestic violence attacks across multiple homes and wounded their mother. He died during a police chase.
How does this shooting compare to other U.S. incidents?
It is the deadliest U.S. mass child shooting since the 2024 Chicago incident, highlighting risks of family gun violence.
What details did Shreveport PD provide?
SPD confirmed Shamar Elkins as the suspect, with seven of the eight dead children being his; a ninth child survived. The Shreveport City Council discussed the April 19, 2026, tragedy.
Gunman Shamar Elkins kills 8 children (ages 1-14, mostly his own) in domestic violence attacks across multiple homes, wounds mother, dies in police chase; deadliest US mass child shooting since 2024 Chicago, highlighting family gun violence risks.
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Updated Apr 20, 2026