Overview
- The attack, which began shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday, left eight children about ages 1 to 14 dead and at least two other people wounded.
- Police later identified the suspect as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, who stole a car and was shot and killed by officers after a pursuit into neighboring Bossier City.
- Detectives are processing three homes tied to the shootings, which police describe as one domestic incident that included victims related to the gunman.
- Officials report no ongoing threat to the public, Louisiana State Police are assisting the case, and investigators are still working to determine motive and all family ties.
- Gun-violence databases list this as the deadliest U.S. mass shooting since January 2024, and city leaders are arranging counseling and a vigil for affected families and first responders.