Eight children are dead after a mass shooting on Sunday morning in Shreveport. Police identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins. The children were identified by their mothers 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 Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon, the suspect had been arrested in 2019 in a firearms case. He said police were not aware of any other domestic violence issues. Chief Wayne Smith and the Mayor of Shreveport held a news conference Sunday morning on the mass shooting in a domestic incident.According to police, 10 people were shot on Sunday morning during this domestic disturbance. The victims range in age from 1 to 14 years old. Two adult women are currently being treated at a local hospital for serious injuries. According to CNN, A 13-year-old boy was injured after fleeing from a home and jumping from the roof, Bordelon told KSLA. He sustained a “few broken bones” but is expected to recover, he said.Shreveport Police confirmed Elkins shot the mother first and then shot eight children, seven of whom were his own.Police say they responded to a shooting just before 6 a.m. and determined that this was a domestic call in nature. According to police, the suspect first shot a woman on Harrison Street before traveling to the residence in the 300 block of West 79th Street, where the shooting continued. After leaving the scene, the suspect carjacked a man at gunpoint near the intersection of Linwood Avenue and West 79th Street.Police located the stolen car, and a chase ensued into Bossier Parish. At that time, three police officers discharged their firearms, shooting and killing the suspect. According to police, they believe he was the only person who fired gunshots at the location. The identity of the suspect will be released once next of kin notifications have been completed for all victims involved.No other information has been provided at this time.
SHREVEPORT, La. —
Eight children are dead after a mass shooting on Sunday morning in Shreveport.
Police identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins.
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The children were identified by their mothers 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 Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon, the suspect had been arrested in 2019 in a firearms case. He said police were not aware of any other domestic violence issues.
Chief Wayne Smith and the Mayor of Shreveport held a news conference Sunday morning on the mass shooting in a domestic incident.
According to police, 10 people were shot on Sunday morning during this domestic disturbance.
The victims range in age from 1 to 14 years old.
Two adult women are currently being treated at a local hospital for serious injuries.
According to CNN, A 13-year-old boy was injured after fleeing from a home and jumping from the roof, Bordelon told KSLA. He sustained a “few broken bones” but is expected to recover, he said.
Shreveport Police confirmed Elkins shot the mother first and then shot eight children, seven of whom were his own.
Police say they responded to a shooting just before 6 a.m. and determined that this was a domestic call in nature.
According to police, the suspect first shot a woman on Harrison Street before traveling to the residence in the 300 block of West 79th Street, where the shooting continued.
After leaving the scene, the suspect carjacked a man at gunpoint near the intersection of Linwood Avenue and West 79th Street.
Police located the stolen car, and a chase ensued into Bossier Parish. At that time, three police officers discharged their firearms, shooting and killing the suspect.
According to police, they believe he was the only person who fired gunshots at the location.
The identity of the suspect will be released once next of kin notifications have been completed for all victims involved.
No other information has been provided at this time.