India, April 20 -- Shamar Elkins, who was identified as the Louisiana mass shooting suspect, had shared a concerning message on social media just days before opening fire at multiple locations in Shreveport on Sunday. Former Caddo Parish Constable Patrick Young confirmed his identity to The Daily Mail. However, officials are yet to issue a statement.

Elkins killed eight children and injured several others in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence. Police said that the incident took place just after 6:00 AM local time. The gunman was fatally shot after a car chase and interaction with police, officials said.

Mayor Tom Arceneaux told CNN that it was not clear if the assailant died from a self-inflicted guns...