Shamar Elkins’ Final Exchange with Former Wife Revealed Before Shreveport Tragedy

Authorities have since pointed to the nature of the incident.

“We know it’s domestic in nature, we know his wife is involved, and she is the mother of at least seven of the children, with the eighth being a family friend,” said Police Corporal Christopher.

Authorities said a small-caliber handgun was used in part of the shooting. When officers confronted Shamar, he was armed with a rifle-style pistol.

Investigators also said many of the children appeared to have been shot while asleep, with most sustaining gunshot wounds to the head. Attention has also turned to the family’s life on social media before the incident.

A Glimpse Into Their Facebook Activity

As previously reported, Shamar remained active on Facebook, often sharing moments from his daily life centered on his children. His profile, however, listed little personal information beyond his gender.

Just days before the incident, he posted a photo of his eldest child sitting in the front seat of a vehicle and eating a burger during what he described as a one-on-one outing.

Back on April 6, he shared a photo of himself standing outside a home with several children, dressed for Easter, and gathered closely together.