Overview
- The attack, which unfolded Sunday across two homes on West 79th Street and a third on nearby Harrison Street, left eight children ages 1 to 14 dead and brought the total shot to ten.
- Police said the gunman stole a vehicle, led a pursuit into Bossier Parish, exchanged fire with officers, and died during the stop.
- Officials identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, 31, and local authorities said seven of the children were his.
- Two adult women survived with gunshot wounds, with at least one in critical condition according to city and police officials.
- Louisiana State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting, no officers were hurt, and monitoring groups count it as the deadliest U.S. mass shooting since 2024.