Louisiana suspect killed after eight children found dead in shooting
Louisiana suspect Shamar Elkins killed during police pursuit after mass shooting claimed eight child victims.
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US Mass Shooting Incidents April 2026
Two mass shooting incidents occurred near American universities within a week in April 2026. A shooting near Indiana University in Bloomington injured nine people during 'Little 500' celebrations on April 26. In Louisiana, a domestic violence mass shooting killed eight children and injured multiple adults; suspect Shamar Elkins was killed during police pursuit.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 27 Apr, 02:36 UTC
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Shamar Elkins identified as suspect in Louisiana mass shooting killing eight children
Police identified Shamar Elkins as the suspect in a mass shooting rampage in Louisiana that resulted in eight children being killed and two women shot. The incident occurred the week prior to the Indiana University shooting. Elkins is accused of shooting the mother of his children, who is expected to survive, as well as another woman suffering from life-threatening injuries. A teenage victim also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect in Louisiana shooting killed during police pursuit
Shamar Elkins, the suspected perpetrator of the Louisiana mass shooting, was killed by police during a confrontation. Following the initial shooting on Harrison Street, Elkins traveled to a residence on West 79th Street where the murders occurred. After fleeing, he allegedly carjacked a man at gunpoint near Linwood Avenue and West 79th Street. Police located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit that continued into Bossier Parish, where officers confronted the suspect and opened fire, killing him at the scene. No officers were injured in the confrontation.
Mass shooting near Indiana University injures nine people
A mass shooting occurred near Indiana University's Bloomington campus on Kirkwood Avenue shortly after midnight on Sunday. The incident took place in the 400 block of East Kirkwood, a short distance from the university campus, during celebrations for the 'Little 500' college cycling race. Nine people were injured and transported to nearby hospitals, with six requiring ambulance services. The shooting followed a confrontation between two women at the event, with a witness reporting that one of the women drew a gun and opened fire.
No arrests made in Indiana University shooting
The Bloomington Police Department had not made any arrests in connection with the mass shooting near Indiana University as of the time of the initial reporting. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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Nine injured in shooting near Indiana University campus
Nine injured in Indiana University area shooting; no arrests yet made.