Authorities are piecing together the final moments before a deadly Shreveport shooting. New details highlight Shamar Elkins’ last interaction with his estranged wife as the investigation unfolds.
Something unfolded in the final moments between Shamar Elkins and his estranged wife — details investigators say could help explain the violence that followed. What happened next is now under scrutiny.
Shamar is at the center of a deadly shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026, that left multiple victims, including eight children. Authorities say the incidents occurred at more than one location.
According to CBC News, Shamar Elkins and his wife, Shaneiqua Elkins, were in the process of separating and were due in court on Monday. The report cited Crystal Brown, a relative of one of the victims, who said tensions had been escalating.
The relative also told CBC that Shamar shared children with his wife and another woman who lived nearby. All the children were reportedly at one home when the violence began.
She described the kids as “happy, very friendly, very sweet.” As the scene unfolded, witness accounts began to fill in the moments after the shooting.
Neighbor Liza Demming reportedly said her security camera captured the suspect running from the scene after gunshots were heard. She later saw the covered body of a child outside the home.
As investigators piece together the timeline, a clearer picture of the days leading up to the violence is beginning to emerge.
What Her Final Posts Revealed
Days before the shooting, Shaneiqua shared a Facebook post suggesting emotional distance and the breakdown of their relationship, indicating that her feelings had changed and the connection between them had faded over time.
The message points to a relationship in decline, a stark contrast to what she had shared not long before.
Roughly a year earlier, she posted a warm anniversary tribute to Shamar on the same platform, thanking him and celebrating their years together and their children. The post, filled with affection, painted a very different picture of the couple’s relationship.
What We Know About the Survivors
According to KSLA News 12, two women were shot during the incident, including Shamar’s wife. She was reportedly shot in the face, underwent surgery, and is expected to survive.
The second woman, who may also be the mother of some of the children, remains in very serious condition, the station reported.
Authorities have also outlined a detailed timeline of how the shooting unfolded.
How the Morning Escalated
According to CNN, the first emergency call came in just before 6 a.m. from a person on the roof of a home on West 79th Street, who reported that a suspect inside had shot someone, Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said.
