Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, AOL, and other web search results) confirm that eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, and that seven of the victims were the children of the gunman.

Wikipedia and multiple web search results identify Shamar Elkins as the gunman who killed seven of his children. While the specific date 'April 11' is not explicitly in every snippet, Wikipedia confirms the event occurred on April 19, 2026. The use of an assault rifle is implied by the context of the charges in later claims, though the date in the claim (April 11) slightly conflicts with the Wikipedia date (April 19). However, the core identity and action are corroborated.

Two separate web search results explicitly state that Shamar Elkins had previous convictions for firearms offenses (one specifically mentioning 2019).

Multiple sources confirm that Elkins' wife and another woman (identified as an ex-wife or mother of other children) were shot and wounded.

Wikipedia and multiple news reports confirm that of the eight children killed, seven were Elkins' children and one was a cousin/nephew.

Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm Elkins died after a carjacking and police pursuit, with some specifying a self-inflicted wound during the confrontation.

Web search results from the Western District of Louisiana and other news sources confirm federal indictments/arrests of men in connection with the case.

Web search results mention a man (Charles Ford) who confronted Elkins over a missing firearm and a court affidavit regarding the provision of the weapon. While the Wikipedia snippet provided for this claim was generic, the web search results for claim 2 and 7 support the narrative of a third party providing the weapon.