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Louisiana mass shooting: What we know about suspect, eight children killed

The Shreveport attack is the deadliest mass shooting reported in the US in over two years. Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

7 reports6 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 7:26 PM
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Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 7:26 PM

Louisiana mass shooting: What we know about suspect, eight children killed

The Shreveport attack is the deadliest mass shooting reported in the US in over two years.

The GuardianApr 19, 2026, 11:13 PM

Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded

Shreveport police say suspect Shamar Elkins, who was fatally shot, killed seven of his children and injured their mother in a ‘domestic violence incident’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox At least eight children were killed, and two adults were wounded in a mass shooting in the Louisiana city of Shreveport, in what police called a “domestic violence incident”. Chris Bordelon, the Shreveport police department spokesperson, said on Sunday evening that the suspect, Shamar Elkins, killed seven of his own children and wounded their mother, as well as killing another child. Continue reading...

The Globe and MailApr 19, 2026, 4:14 PM

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, police say

Suspect died after a police pursuit, and the victims included children related to him

DWApr 19, 2026, 4:13 PM

US mass shooting leaves 8 children dead in Louisiana

A "domestic disturbance" in the US state of Louisiana has claimed the lives of eight children, including a 1-year-old, police have said.

BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 12:56 PM

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

ABC AustraliaApr 19, 2026, 7:08 PM

US domestic violence shooting leaves eight children dead

The victims, who were shot at two homes in the US state of Louisiana, ranged in age from one to about 14 years old.

Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 4:33 PM

Louisiana man kills 7 of his children, another child in mass shooting

Louisiana community in shock as domestic violence incident leaves eight children dead and two others injured.

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