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Kayla Pugh

Kayla Pugh

Other
Gender Female
Age 6 yrs
Nationality United States of America
Marital Status Single
Date of Death 04/20/2026
Location Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Cause of Death

Kayla Pugh was killed in a mass shooting at a residence in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a gunman opened fire on family members inside the home.

Authorities stated that Kayla Pugh was among several children who lost their lives in a tragic act of domestic violence. The incident took place across two nearby homes, where the attacker used a firearm against close family members. Investigators described the case as a severe domestic situation, with tensions reportedly related to a separation. The violence resulted in multiple child fatalities and critically injured adults, deeply affecting the family and community.

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Alleged Responsible Party
Shamar Elkins
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Biography

Kayla Pugh was a six-year-old child living in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was part of a family that became the center of a tragic domestic incident resulting in multiple losses.

Kayla Pugh was one of the young victims of a devastating mass shooting that occurred within a family environment. At six years old, she lived among siblings and relatives in Shreveport. The incident happened during a period of family tension connected to a separation. Kayla’s death, along with those of other children, drew national attention and highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic violence affecting innocent lives.

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Additional Information

Kayla Pugh was killed in a mass shooting at a residence in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a gunman opened fire on family members inside the home.

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Sources & References

Louisiana mass shooting: What we know about suspect, eight children killed
1 aljazeera.com Open source
Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024
2 edition.cnn.com Open source
8 children dead in Louisiana mass shooting, victims' names released
3 usatoday.com Open source