Suspect kills 8 kids, injures 2 in Louisiana.

A 31-year-old Army veteran identified as Elkins is suspected of killing eight children, ages 1 to 14, and injuring two women at three locations in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026. Authorities believe he acted alone and was fatally shot by police after a chase. Some of the victims were his descendants. The suspect had shared photos of himself with family members on social media the day before the attacks and had posted about mental health struggles, asking God to "guard" his mind. An investigation into the motive is ongoing.