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Louisiana mourns the ‘Eternal 8’, but the question haunting their mothers remains unanswered

Shreveport, Louisiana is reeling after the devastating loss of eight children, now known as the “Eternal 8,” who were killed in what is being called the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in over two years. The community gathered on May 9, 2026, to honor their lives at a funeral…

The Mary Sue · May 12

Louisiana’s week of bloodshed continues as gunfire erupts in Baton Rouge mall, sending families scrambling for cover

Louisiana is reeling after another devastating shooting, this time at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, where gunfire erupted between two groups and left one person dead and five injured. The violence unfolded just after 1 p.m. on April 23, 2026, near the food court, sending shoppers and families…

The Mary Sue · Apr 24

Mother who lost three children in Louisiana shooting hospitalized with bullet lodged in face

Christina Snow was one of two women injured when gunman opened fire on a family in Shreveport, killing eight

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Louisiana authorities identify eight children killed in ‘domestic incident’

Gunman, identified as Shamar Elkins, fatally shot the children – including seven of his own – at two addresses

The Guardian - US · Apr 20

8 Kids Dead, 1 System Failed: Why Shamar Elkins Was Free After Firing at Children in 2019

Eight children were killed in a Louisiana mass shooting, raising urgent questions about why the suspect was free after a prior incident involving gunfire at children.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

Shamar Elkins' Louisiana Mass Shooting Linked To Domestic Violence? Disturbing Details Revealed

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, linked to domestic violence, resulted in the deaths of eight children. The suspect, Shamar Elkins, was the father of seven victims.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

Horrific Louisiana Mass Shooting Victims' Profile: Age, Suspect Connection and How They Got in the Line of Fire

A tragic domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of eight children, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The shooter, Shamar Elkins, was killed by police.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

Louisiana gunman was going through a divorce and drowning in ‘dark thoughts’ before shooting eight children dead, family says

Shamar Elkins told his family that he wanted to take his own life prior to the attack, according to a report

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Shreveport Attacker’s Final Post Before Massive Family Tragedy Was An Eerie Photo Of One Of His Victims

The father shared a snap of his daughter hours before pulling the trigger on her and 7 other children. It is believed an argument led to the tragic bloodshed.

Bored Panda · Apr 20