Layla Pugh, age 7

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Lost to gun violence on April 19, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Apr 20: CNN: Authorities identify 8 young children shot and killed by a Louisiana father | CNN
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NBC News: Officials probing how Louisiana gunman who killed 8 children got the weapon
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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
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