Man Charged for Supplying Firearm in Shreveport Mass Shooting

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.

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Charles Ford Shamar Elkins Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson

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Cedar Grove neighborhood

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22 avril 2026
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Man charged over link to gun used in Louisiana shooting
Man charged over link to gun used in Louisiana shooting

The Washington Post • 22 avr. 14h22

Charles Ford, 56, faces federal charges for allegedly providing the firearm used by Shamar Elkins in a mass shooting that killed eight children in Shreveport.

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21 avril 2026
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Louisiana man charged with lying to authorities about gun used in mass shooting
Louisiana man charged with lying to authorities about gun used in mass shooting

NBC News • 21 avr. 21h57

A Louisiana man faces federal charges for allegedly lying to authorities about a firearm used in a mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of eight children in Shreveport.

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Shreveport man arrested for allegedly securing gun Shamar Elkins used in mass shooting that left 8 kids dead
Shreveport man arrested for allegedly securing gun Shamar Elkins used in mass shooting that left 8 kids dead

KSLA • 21 avr. 21h02

Charles Ford, 56, faces federal charges for allegedly supplying the firearm used by Shamar Elkins in a mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of eight children in Shreveport.

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