Shamar Elkins’ Final Exchange with Former Wife Revealed Before Shreveport Tragedy
Together, the posts offered a glimpse into their daily lives in the days leading up to the incident, before events took a far different turn.
Neighbor Recalls Chaos
As reported by KSLA 12 News, a nearby resident described the moment the violence unfolded, recalling confusion and shock as the situation escalated.
“My thought process was like, man, there’s no way that that just happened behind our house. You know, it was, I was just in total shock. I was just like, oh my God, dude. Like, it was just chaos. I mean, honestly like, it was just nothing like I’ve ever experienced,” Jacob Castleman said.

Community members gather outside a home following a shooting that left eight children dead in Shreveport on April 19, 2026 | Source: Getty Images
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