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Louisiana shooter ID'd, killed by police

The gunman who killed eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been identified as Shamar Elkins, who was related to some victims and was shot dead by police.

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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 20:54 UTC
Louisiana shooter ID'd, killed by police
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Eight children were killed and two others injured in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The gunman has been identified by local news as Shamar Elkins, who officials say was related to some of the victims. Following the shooting, Elkins was shot and killed by police during a vehicle chase in neighboring Bossier Parish. The incident is being investigated as a domestic disturbance.
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