A man killed eight children — seven of whom were his own — early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police told CBS News. The ages of the children killed ranged from 1 to approximately 14 years old, authorities said. One of the victims
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 20, 2026
Police identified the… pic.twitter.com/CQELh0cxc4
A man killed eight children — seven of whom were his own — early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police told CBS News. The ages of the children killed ranged from 1 to approximately 14 years old, authorities said. One of the victims
Police identified the suspected shooter as Shamar Elkins, who is also dead. CBS News’ Jason Allen spoke with neighbors in the community and has the latest.
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. CBS News' @JasonAllenLive reports on what we know so far. pic.twitter.com/TaGJvZ5Lnp
— CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil (@CBSEveningNews) April 20, 2026

