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

The children were later identified as Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Markaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; Khedarrion Snow, 6; and Braylon Snow, 5, according to the New York Post.

In addition to Shaneiqua and another woman believed to be Shamar’s girlfriend being shot, a teenager was reportedly injured after falling from the roof, though not by gunfire.

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.