Father SLAUGHTERS 8 Children in Horrific Rampage

A father slaughtered seven of his own children and one more in a pre-dawn rampage, exposing the raw horror hidden behind family doors—what drove this unthinkable betrayal?

Story Snapshot

Father kills 7 of his children (ages 1-14) plus 1 unrelated child in domestic shootings at two Shreveport homes.
Ten shot total; two adult women critically injured; suspect killed by police after chase.
Deadliest U.S. mass shooting since January 2024 Chicago suburb incident.
One child died jumping from roof to escape; scenes described as “unlike anything most have seen.”
No LA connection—event occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, not Los Angeles.

Shooting Sequence Unfolds Before Sunrise

Shamar Elkins shot the mother of his children at the first home in Shreveport south of downtown. He drove immediately to a second residence, where he gunned down eight children—seven his own, one unrelated. Victims ranged from 18 months to 14 years old. One child jumped from the roof to flee but died from injuries. Police Cpl. Chris Bordelon detailed this sequence, calling it a heinous domestic act.

Elkins carjacked a vehicle at West 79th and Linwood Avenue. He fled, sparking a police pursuit into Bossier City. Officers shot and killed him during the chase. Shreveport Police contained the threat swiftly, preventing further harm. No other shooters involved.

Police Response and Investigation Details

Shreveport Police arrived around 6 a.m. ET on April 19, 2026. They processed three crime scenes: two homes and the carjacking site. Louisiana State Police took over the officer-involved shooting probe at local request. Investigators seek public photos and videos. Two adult females remain critically injured; a surviving teenager expects recovery.

Neighbor Liza Demming captured security footage of Elkins fleeing. She witnessed the child’s body on the roof and expressed shock, having seen him with the children days earlier acting normally. State Rep. Tammy Phelps highlighted desperate escape attempts through back doors and windows.

Community and Familial Context

One home belonged to Pastor Marty T. Johnson Sr. of St. Gabriel Community Baptist Church. The quiet southside neighborhood awoke to catastrophe. First responders faced an “extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” per Bordelon. This familial attack stands apart from public mass shootings, rooted in domestic disturbance without specified trigger.

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— RedState (@RedState) April 20, 2026

Shreveport grapples with gun violence history in Caddo Parish, but this domestic mass killing shocks deepest. It mirrors 2024 Chicago suburb precedent where eight died. AP/USA Today/Northeastern University database marks it deadliest since. Police neutralized the lone actor quickly, aligning with common-sense priorities: protect innocents, end threats decisively.

Implications for Domestic Violence Prevention

Immediate trauma hits residents, families, and responders. Long-term, it spotlights unchecked familial gun access and domestic red flags. Political calls for reforms loom, but facts demand focus on enforcement over new laws—strong policing stopped escalation here. National discourse elevates, pressuring training for domestic responses. Extended families and church community reel.