Mar'kaydon Pugh, age 10
Lost to gun violence on April 19, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Photo sources:
- Contributed photo
News sources:
- Apr 20: CNN: Authorities identify 8 young children shot and killed by a Louisiana father | CNN
- NBC News: Officials probing how Louisiana gunman who killed 8 children got the weapon
- Apr 19: The Times: Names of 8 children killed in Shreveport mass shooting released
- Apr 19: USA TODAY: Names of eight Shreveport shooting victims released; gunman identified
- Apr 19: https://www.wlbt.com: 8 children killed in Shreveport mass shooting identified by coroner’s office
- KTBS: SPD, LSP investigating fatal mass shootings involving 8 children in Cedar Grove; victims identified
- KTBS: SPD, LSP investigating fatal mass shootings involving 8 children in Cedar Grove; victims identified
- https://www.ktalnews.com/news/crime/8-children-killed-in-shreveport-shooting-according-to-police/
- https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/8-children-are-dead-following-louisiana-shooting-police/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRR6o1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDtcMcEBEK5j63bg7SIATMi3dIAo2539ehutFMvPS6B0U5YgNS_Shr1iYX9w_aem_D-wpocKFFCn
- Gun Violence Archive
Also killed were:
- Braylon Snow, age 5
- Jayla Elkins, age 3
- Kayla Pugh, age 6
- Khedarrion Snow, age 6
- Layla Pugh, age 7
- Sariahh Snow, age 11
- Shayla Elkins, age 5
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