Nine Fatalities Reported in Shreveport Mass Shooting

A mass shooting occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including eight children. The identified perpetrator, Shamar Elkins, was fatally shot by police after injuring two women and engaging in a carjacking and chase. This incident is currently recognized as the deadliest mass shooting in the United States for the year 2026.