The man police say killed eight children Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, had been given nothing more than probation in a 2019 case when he fired a gun on the grounds of a school, according to a new report.
Shreveport police said Shamar Elkins 31, killed eight children Sunday morning. He also critically injured two women before being shot dead after a police chase, according toKTBS-TV.
Elkins, 31, had a prior criminal conviction after a March 2019 charge of illegal use of weapons and carrying a firearm on school property.
A police report on the incident said Elkins told police he was waiting for a friend when a car pulled up, and someone in it pointed a gun at him.
Louisiana shooter who kiIIed eight kids in broad daylight has been identified as Shamar Elkins
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Elkins admitted firing five shots at the car.
The incident took place less than 300 feet from the fence of Caddo Magnet School. The shots were fired toward the school, even as children were playing outside.
In October 2019, Elkins pleaded guilty to the illegal weapons charge. The other charge against him was dismissed. Elkins was sentenced to 18 months of probation.
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