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Scenes of sorrow at Shreveport neighborhood where a dad killed 8 children, including 7 of his own

US Apr 20, 2026
BY TANIYA SINGH
A woman holds a stuffed unicorn upon arriving at the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
A woman holds a stuffed unicorn upon arriving at the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
A Louisiana neighborhood was left devastated after a gunman killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a horrific domestic shooting across two homes, marking one of the deadliest incidents in recent years.
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Deadly domestic attack shocks community
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Deadly domestic attack shocks community

A Shreveport neighborhood was left devastated after 31-year-old Shamar Elkins allegedly killed eight children, including seven of his own, in an early morning shooting across two homes.

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Stuffed toy becomes symbol of loss
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Stuffed toy becomes symbol of loss

A woman holding a stuffed unicorn toy stood near the scene, underscoring the heartbreaking reality that most victims were young children from the same family.

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Children gather in prayer vigil
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Children gather in prayer vigil

Young residents sit together during a vigil as police revealed the victims were between ages 3 and 11, with two women also critically injured in the attack.

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Councilwoman consoles grieving residents
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Councilwoman consoles grieving residents

Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor was seen comforting people outside the scene, standing with families as they faced unimaginable loss.

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Flowers left in tribute outside home
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Flowers left in tribute outside home

Mourners placed flowers at the door of the home, a simple yet powerful gesture honoring the victims of the tragedy.

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Candlelight vigil honors victims
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Candlelight vigil honors victims

People lit candles during a prayer vigil later that day, mourning the children killed in what authorities described as a domestic violence incident.

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