Louisiana Mass Murder Case
On April 19, 2026, a mass shooting occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, where a gunman killed eight children and injured two women in a domestic-related attack. The event has been described as the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in over two years.
Event Overview
- Location: Two different homes in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport.
- Victims: Eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 were killed. Seven of the children were the shooter's own, and the eighth was a cousin. Two women, identified as the shooter's wife and girlfriend, were shot but survived.
- Survivor Story: A 12-year-old girl escaped the attack by jumping off a roof, though she sustained multiple broken bones.
- The Shooter: Identified as Shamar Elkins. Following the shootings, he carjacked a vehicle and led police on a chase into Bossier Parish, where he was fatally shot by officers.
Recent Developments
- Memorial Services: A mass funeral for the eight children was held on May 9, 2026, at the Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport.
- Community Impact: Thousands gathered for the services, which featured eight white caskets carried by horse-drawn caissons to Forest Park Cemetery West for burial.
- Investigation: Authorities confirmed the attack was "heinous" and purely domestic in nature, noting that the shooter was reportedly haunted by "dark thoughts" prior to the event.
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