Louisiana police ID man they say killed eight children

Officials identified the man who killed eight children on Sunday during a domestic incident in northwest Louisiana. Shamar Elkins shot seven of his own children, along with another child who was with them in the house, according to Shreveport Police Department Spokesman Cpl. Chris Bordelon. Two other females were injured during the incident, including a 13-year-old girl who broke her leg while jumping off the roof of the house while trying to escape, Bordelon added.

Two other adult females, including the shooter's wife, received medical care for gunshot wounds, according to a Monday morning update from police. Elkins hijacked a vehicle and fired at police. A car chase ended in the suspects’ death, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said.

The victims have been identified as:

• Jayla Elkins, age 3

• Shayla Elkins, age 5

• Kayla Pugh, age 6

• Layla Pugh, age 7

• Markaydon Pugh, age 10

• Sariahh Snow, age 11

• Khedarrion Snow, age 6

• Braylon Snow, age 5

Dig deeper: Read Stephen Kloosterman’s initial report on the shooting for more background.