Tragedy in Shreveport: The Connection Between a Missing Gun and a Deadly Rampage
Shamar Elkins, alleged to have stolen an assault-style gun, is linked to a tragic shooting. He, a suspect in the killing of eight children in Louisiana, died in a police pursuit. Charles Ford, the gun's original owner, faces charges for illegal possession and false statements to federal agents.
A man with prior possession of the assault-style weapon, used in the tragic murder of eight children in Louisiana, implicated Shamar Elkins in stealing it before the deadly event, as revealed in court documents on Tuesday.
Charles Ford suspected Elkins, father to seven of the slain children, given their proximity, as detailed in a criminal complaint in Louisiana federal court. Ford discovered the gun missing around March 9, leading to a confrontation with Elkins. The affidavit claims Ford withdrew when Elkins became confrontational. Filed on Tuesday, the affidavit supports charges against Ford for being a felon with a firearm and misleading federal agents.
Initially, Ford denied possessing the firearm when questioned post-shooting. "Elkins' death means our community will never see him face justice," stated U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller.
Elkins died during a police chase, under unclear circumstances—either self-inflicted or due to officers' gunfire. Shreveport's rampage also left Elkins' wife and another woman injured. Officials stated the victims, three boys, and five girls, were aged 3 to 11.
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