In a shocking update on the Shreveport mass shooting, authorities have identified one of the victims as the wife of the suspect, Shamar Elkins. Elkins shot his wife, Shaneiqua Pugh, his eight children, and one more individual before being shot dead by deputies after a police chase.
The eight children killed by Elkins were identified as Jayla Elkins, 3, Shayla Elkins, 5, Kayla Pugh, 6, Layla Pugh, 6, Markaydon Pugh, 10, Sariahh Snow, 11, Khedarrion Snow, 6, and Braylon Snow, 5.
Shaneiqua Pugh, 34, was shot by Elkins first, followed by the eight children. She was involved in a domestic dispute with Elkins over their separation, which was slated to go to court on Monday, April 20 in Louisiana.
Pugh has very “very serious injuries” from the shooting, while the other woman has "life-threatening" injuries. She called 911 when Elkins barged into the home and shot everyone inside.
Elkins' family has shared details on his rocky marriage with Shaneiqua Pugh, with his mother and stepfather stating that he was drowning in “dark thoughts" over the divorce.
