The Latest Breaking News from Shamar Elkins

Why are so many Black women dying at the hands of their partners?

Black women are two and a half times more likely to be murdered by men than white women are. This is a public health crisis

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

River Oaks Tragedy Joins These 6 Chilling Murder-Suicide Cases That Shocked the World

As investigators search for answers in the River Oaks murders, past familicide cases involving celebrities, wealthy families and entire households are being revisited.

International Business Times UK · May 7

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

Louisiana father’s Easter post showed his kids smiling. Two weeks later he murdered seven of them in a shooting spree

A Louisiana father shot and killed seven of his own children and a cousin in a violent rampage that has left the city of Shreveport reeling. The attack, which also critically wounded his wife and another woman, is being called the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in over two…

The Mary Sue · Apr 21

Drowning in 'Dark Thoughts': What Happened Before Louisiana Gunman Shamar Elkins Killed Eight Children?

In the days before a deadly US shooting, the gunman showed signs of distress, sharing emotional struggles on social media and with family. The tragedy resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Dad’s Possible Motive Revealed After Horrific Act That Claimed 8 Children’s Lives

Shamar Elkins was expected to stand in front of a judge hours before he massacred eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday.

Bored Panda · Apr 21

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly cases of domestic violence — one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers — have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention and mental health care resources available to Black communities

The Independent UK · Apr 21

What to know about a Louisiana father fatally shooting 8 children, including his own

A Louisiana father fatally shot his seven children and another child, wounded his wife and another woman the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Shamar Elkins Shooting Update: Lone Child Escapes Deadly Attack With Roof Jump In Harrowing Survival Story

A child survived a tragic Louisiana shooting by jumping from a rooftop. Authorities investigate the incident, focusing on the suspect's background and potential motives.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

Man Who Shot 8 Children To Death Told Family 'Some People Don't Come Back From Their Demons'

Shamar Elkins, 31, shot ten people, killing eight children in what police said was an incident of domestic violence

International Business Times · Apr 20