What to know about a Louisiana father fatally shooting 8 children, including his own
Summary
A father in Shreveport, Louisiana, named Shamar Elkins, shot and killed eight children, including seven of his own, and wounded his wife and another woman. The shooting happened early Sunday morning at two nearby homes, and Elkins died after a police chase and gunfire. Authorities have not revealed a clear motive, but family and community members mentioned a separation and concerns about domestic violence.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred before sunrise on Sunday in a neighborhood south of downtown Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Police first received a call about a shooting around 5:55 a.m. involving a person on top of a house.
- Elkins shot eight children, seven of whom were his own, and wounded his wife and another woman.
- Elkins fled the scene, stole a car, and was involved in a police chase that ended with a gunfire exchange.
- Elkins died shortly after the chase; it is unclear if he died by police gunfire or by his own actions.
- He had a previous felony conviction for illegal use of weapons and was banned from owning guns for 10 years under Louisiana law.
- Elkins served in the Louisiana National Guard from 2013 to 2020 but had no deployments.
- Family members said Elkins and his wife were separating, and community leaders highlighted domestic violence issues after the shooting.
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