Shreveport man arrested for allegedly securing gun Shamar Elkins used in mass shooting that left 8 kids dead
KSLA • • general
Key Points:
- Charles Ford, 56, has been arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm and making false statements to federal agents in connection to the Cedar Grove mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- The charges relate to the rifle used by suspect Shamar Elkins to kill eight children and injure two women on April 19, with Ford facing up to 15 years for possession and five years for false statements.
- Ford, a convicted felon legally prohibited from owning firearms, initially denied possessing the gun but later admitted to having it and believed Elkins had taken it from him.
- Authorities, including the ATF and Shreveport Police, are investigating how Elkins obtained the firearm, emphasizing accountability not only for shooters but also for those who provide access to guns used in violent crimes.
- U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller expressed hope that prosecuting Ford will provide some solace to the community since Elkins died before facing justice.
