A woman and a child jumped from a rooftop to escape a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, where authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own. Officials said they were first alerted to the gun attack in an emergency phone call at 05:55 CDT on Sunday. The caller reported they were on top of the house while the suspect remained inside. Police did not identify the survivors, or disclose their connection to the attacker, but said both were in stable condition. The suspect died following a gun battle with officers, though it remains unclear whether he took his own life or was killed by police. Two adult women, including the children's mother, were also hurt by gunfire, and both were recovering in hospital, police said. A ninth child was taken to hospital after jumping from the roof of the home while escaping. Among the eight children killed in the shooting - siblings and one cousin - were three boys and five girls. They ranged in age from 3 to 11, according to the Caddo Parish coroner's office. Their mothers identified the children as Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Markaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; Khedarrion Snow, 6; and Braylon Snow, 5, officials said. Recalling the chain of events, Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith stated that within minutes of the initial emergency call, the caller reported that she and her children had fled from the roof and were now in the backyard. Minutes later, the gunman attacked another home, resulting in another emergency call regarding a woman whose boyfriend had shot her and taken her children. Shortly after, police received a report of a carjacking, prompting officers to locate the suspect at about 06:29. The suspect was found dead, with no children inside the car. Authorities are investigating the motive for the tragic event. Chief Smith confirmed the shooter, identified as Shamar Elkins, had a criminal history. He also noted that this tragic incident erupted as a domestic dispute, involving an assault-style weapon. Community leaders emphasized the need for preventative measures against domestic violence following this tragedy.}
Tragic Escape: Mother and Child Leap from Roof During Shreveport Shooting
Tragic Escape: Mother and Child Leap from Roof During Shreveport Shooting
In a desperate attempt to escape a horrific shooting incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, a woman and a child jumped from a rooftop. The attack resulted in the tragic deaths of eight children, implicating a father in the horrific crime.
A shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, has resulted in the death of eight children, including siblings, with a mother and child jumping from a roof to escape the violence. The gunman, identified as the father, died following a standoff with police. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, which has shaken the community profoundly.
