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<\/p>\nA quiet Louisiana neighborhood is in shock after a tragic shooting in Shreveport on April 19, 2026, that left eight children dead and two others injured. Authorities say the incident appears to have involved someone inside the home.<\/p>\n
As officials begin piecing together what happened, a nearby resident described the scene as sudden and chaotic. In the days leading up to the tragedy, social media posts from the children\u2019s parents are also being reviewed for possible context surrounding the events.<\/p>\n
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Family members gathered outside a home in Shreveport following a fatal shooting on April 19, 2026. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
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A timeline of violence is emerging after a shooting in Shreveport prompted a police response to reports of multiple victims, according to NBC News. Investigators say the suspect opened fire on 10 people, killing eight children and injuring two women.<\/p>\n
Authorities have identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, the father of the children. Seven of the victims were found inside the home, while the eighth was discovered on the back roof as the investigation continues to unfold.<\/p>\n
The children were later identified as Jayla Elkins (3), Shayla Elkins (5), Kayla Pugh (6), Layla Pugh (7), Markaydon Pugh (10), Sariahh Snow (11), Khedarrion Snow (6), and Braylon Snow (5), according to The New York Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n Two women were also injured in the shooting, including Shamar Elkins\u2019 wife, Shaneiqua Elkins, who was struck in the face but survived, as well as another woman believed to be his girlfriend.<\/p>\n Authorities also reported that a teenager was hurt after falling from the roof, though they were not shot.<\/p>\n As the investigation continues, officials say the motive behind the incident is still unknown.<\/p>\n According to Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon, investigators believe the incident was domestic in nature. He stated that the suspect\u2019s wife was involved and is the mother of at least seven of the children, while the eighth victim was described as a family friend.<\/p>\n Authorities also reported that a small-caliber handgun was used during part of the attack, and that Shamar Elkins was carrying a rifle-style pistol when officers encountered him.<\/p>\n Police later engaged and fatally shot the suspect, ending the immediate threat at the scene.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Authorities also reported that many of the children were found having been shot while they were asleep, with most of the victims suffering gunshot wounds to the head.<\/p>\n As investigators continued to piece together the case, attention began to shift toward examining Shamar Elkins\u2019 life and circumstances in the days leading up to the shooting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A look at Shamar Elkins\u2019 Facebook activity shows he was still posting in the days leading up to the shooting, often sharing moments involving his children, despite limited personal details on his profile beyond basic information.<\/p>\n On April 18, just days before the incident, he posted a photo of his eldest child sitting in the front seat of a car, eating a burger during what he described as a one-on-one outing.<\/p>\n Back on April 6, he shared a photo of himself standing outside a home with several children,\u00a0dressed for Easter,<\/strong>\u00a0and gathered closely together.<\/p>\n Earlier posts took on a more introspective tone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/yourvibedaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0fe9b2ae7937103c442646ba8524fa7fce991cc661bcb43c1efe8ed2f0ae1b9b-300x190.webp\")
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