Shamar Elkins criminal history: Louisiana gunman previously arrested for shooting near school, records show

He reportedly fired multiple shots near Caddo Magnet School while children were outside the campus. Officers reportedly found shell casings and a firearm, and Elkins was taken into custody.

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“The condition of the two women is very, very critical so we are unable to get information from them,” he said.

ABC affiliate KTBS reported that both women were shot in the head.

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“This is a tragic situation – maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever been through,” Arseno said. “It’s been a terrible morning.”

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson shreveportsaid in a separate statement that they were heartbroken and praised law enforcement for their response.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and our Shreveport community during this extremely difficult time,” Johnson said in a statement.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith added: “I don’t know what to say, my heart is blown. I can’t imagine how an incident like this could have happened.”