Father Kills 8 Kids — Media BLAMES Guns

A father gunned down seven of his own children and one other in a horrific domestic rampage in Shreveport, Louisiana, before police ended the threat—yet leftist media already twists it to attack gun rights and conservative values.

Story Highlights

Father Shamar Elkins killed eight children aged 1-14, seven his own, in targeted domestic violence at two Shreveport homes early April 19, 2026.
Police neutralized suspect after carjacking chase into Bossier City, protecting community from further harm.
Deadliest U.S. mass shooting since 2024 Chicago incident, highlighting failures in domestic violence intervention over gun grabs.
Two adult women critically injured, including the mother; one child survived roof jump escape attempt.
Louisiana State Police investigate, seeking public tips amid neighborhood trauma.

Horrific Domestic Attack Unfolds Before Sunrise

Shamar Elkins shot the mother of his children at the first home south of downtown Shreveport before sunrise on April 19, 2026. He then drove to a second home, where he killed eight children, seven his own and one unrelated, ages 1 to 14. One child died on the roof after jumping to escape. Shreveport Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon called it an extensive scene unlike anything most officers had seen. This targeted family violence shook the quiet neighborhood.

Swift Police Response Neutralizes Threat

Elkins carjacked a vehicle at West 79th and Linwood, leading police on a chase into Bossier City. Officers shot and killed the suspect, ensuring no further victims. No officers were injured. Bordelon confirmed the incident as entirely domestic, with no prior known violence alerts despite Elkins’ 2019 firearms arrest. Louisiana State Police now lead the investigation at local request, processing three crime scenes and seeking photos or videos from witnesses.

Community and Officials Grapple with Tragedy

Neighbor Liza Demming provided security footage of the suspect fleeing and witnessed a child’s body on the roof. State Rep. Tammy Phelps highlighted desperate escape attempts through back doors and roofs. Pastor Marty T. Johnson Sr. of St. Gabriel Community Baptist Church linked to one rental property. Two adult females remain critically injured, one more severely; the surviving child expects recovery. First responders face lasting trauma from the heinous act.

This incident, the deadliest mass shooting since eight deaths in a Chicago suburb in January 2024 per AP/USA Today/Northeastern University data, underscores domestic violence horrors in private homes, not public spaces exploited by anti-gun radicals. Under President Trump’s second term, priorities shift to stronger law enforcement and family protections, rejecting globalist overspending on ineffective programs. Familial gun access scrutiny arises, but rapid police action proves armed good guys stop threats, aligning with Second Amendment realities conservatives champion. Neighborhood fear heightens in domestic hotspots, pressuring better intervention without eroding constitutional rights.

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— RedState (@RedState) April 20, 2026

National Context and Conservative Perspective

Shreveport in Caddo Parish battles ongoing gun violence, but this familial massacre stands apart, mirroring 2024 precedents. No specific trigger emerged; a neighbor saw Elkins with children days earlier, masking the rage. Political calls for reforms loom, yet facts show police decisiveness worked. Conservatives demand accountability for domestic failures, not knee-jerk attacks on law-abiding gun owners. Trump’s administration eyes limited government solutions, bolstering families against woke distractions and illegal immigration strains.