Shooting at LINWOOD AVENUE AND 79TH STREET on 04/19/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 04/19/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Gunman killed 8 children ages 1-14 and shot 2 others in early morning domestic violence attack across two houses. Suspect died after police pursuit into Bossier City. Deadliest U.S. mass shooting in over two years.
Address: LINWOOD AVENUE AND 79TH STREET, Shreveport, LA
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Name
Elbert KnoxMissing Age
50Est. Current Age
62Last Seen
Shreveport, LA on 06/22/2013Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: Gender: Male Hair: Gray/Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'7" Weight: 200 lbsCase Number
13-139385Area Cold Cases
Name
Wilbert Rollins IIAge
35Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Gregg County Sheriff's Office