Man Charged for Supplying Firearm in Shreveport Mass Shooting
Charles Ford, a 56-year-old man from Shreveport, was arrested and federally charged for allegedly supplying the firearm used by Shamar Elkins in a mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of eight children in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport. Authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, investigated the case leading to Ford's arrest.
Later developments revealed that Ford also faced federal charges for making false statements to authorities about the firearm involved in the shooting. The case highlights ongoing legal actions related to the tragic mass shooting and the efforts of law enforcement to hold accountable those connected to the incident.
Actors
Charles Ford
Shamar Elkins
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller
ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson
Locations
Cedar Grove neighborhood
