In a tragic incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, a former US Army soldier, has been identified as the shooter responsible for the deaths of eight children and injuries to two women, one of whom is in critical condition. The shooting occurred early on Sunday morning, following a social media post by Elkins where he shared photos of a meal with his eldest daughter, captioned with humor about their time together. The shooting took place on the 300 block of West 79th Street, and some of the deceased children were reportedly related to Elkins. The Shreveport Police Department has yet to release the identities of the victims while the investigation continues to determine the motive behind this horrific act. Following the shooting, Elkins fled the scene in a stolen vehicle but was shot dead by police during a chase. This incident has left the community in shock and mourning.