Shamar Elkins
Definition
Shamar Elkins (died April 19, 2026) was a 31-year-old U.S. Army veteran identified as the gunman in the Shreveport mass shooting, where he fatally shot eight children—seven of his own, ages 1 to 11—across multiple homes in a domestic-related attack amid his separation from his wife, before being killed by police.
The name refers to the perpetrator of one of the deadliest familicides in recent U.S. history, highlighting issues of mental health, veteran PTSD, and domestic violence.
Examples
Shamar Elkins turned a messy divorce into the ultimate custody battle no one saw coming.
After serving his country, Shamar Elkins apparently decided to reenlist in the family drama wars at home.
Shamar Elkins' idea of 'keeping the family together' was so intense, it made superglue look like a gentle suggestion.
In Shamar Elkins' world, court dates were for amateurs— he preferred the direct approach.