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Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children in Deadliest US Mass Shooting Since 2024
A 31-year-old Louisiana father shot and killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a domestic violence attack in Shreveport early Sunday morning. The gunman was later killed by police after a chase.
Devastating Mass Shooting in Louisiana
Shamar Elkins, 31, fatally shot eight children aged 3-11 across multiple Shreveport homes Sunday morning in what police called "entirely a domestic incident."
The Victims:
- Seven siblings: Jayla Elkins (3), Shayla Elkins (5), Sariahh Snow (11), Khedarrion Snow (6), Braylon Snow (5), plus others
- One cousin: Part of extended family
- Ages ranged from 3 to 11 years old
How Events Unfolded
- 6:00 AM: Police responded to domestic disturbance reports
- Elkins first shot his wife at one location
- Drove to second home where he killed all eight children
- One child survived by jumping from roof, hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries
- Elkins carjacked vehicle and fled, leading to police chase
- Suspect killed by officers in neighboring Bossier Parish
Community Impact
"This is a tragic situation - maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had," said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux. The shooting accounts for eight of the 15 homicides in Shreveport this year and marks the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. since January 2024.