Police later pursued Elkins after he allegedly carjacked a vehicle and attempted to flee the area. The chase ended when officers confronted and fatally shot him. A weapon described as a small-caliber handgun was believed to have been used during the attack.
As details continue to emerge, neighbors are speaking out about the horror they witnessed that morning. One resident described seeing officers carry children out of the home, calling it “the worst thing” she had ever seen in her life.
Shreveport officials have expressed shock and heartbreak, with tributes pouring in across Louisiana for the young victims whose lives were tragically cut short far too soon.
