Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
Summary
A man named Charles Ford said the gun used by Shamar Elkins to kill eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, was stolen from his truck weeks before the shooting. Ford now faces federal charges for having a gun illegally and lying to investigators about the weapon.Key Facts
- Charles Ford, 56, said Elkins stole the assault-style rifle from his truck around March 9.
- Elkins was the suspect in a mass shooting that killed eight children aged 3 to 11.
- Ford initially lied to investigators but later admitted he believed Elkins took the gun.
- Ford faces federal charges for being a felon with a firearm and making false statements.
- Elkins died after a police chase; it is unclear if police or Elkins caused his death.
- Elkins was convicted in 2019 of illegal weapons use and was under probation.
- Louisiana law bans people convicted of violent felonies from owning guns for at least 10 years after probation.
- Gun violence advocates argue tougher gun laws are needed in Louisiana, but proposals have been blocked by state Republicans.
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