Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Shamar Elkins killed eight children — seven of his own and one cousin — in a domestic‑violence–driven mass shooting across multiple homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026. Below is a structured, fully sourced summary, timeline, victim list, motive context, and what is known about his criminal history and the gun.

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The children have been identified as:
Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Mar’Kaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; Khedarrion Snow, 6; and Braylon Snow, 5.

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