A quiet Saturday afternoon in Marrero, Louisiana, was shattered by the sound of gunfire on February 12, 2022, leaving a family and community to grapple with the sudden and violent death of 15-year-old Ja'Marian Ta'Mari Price. An African American male, Ja'Marian was a student at John F. Kennedy High School and a resident of New Orleans. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office received reports of gunshots in the 7200 block of Gentry Road at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Upon their arrival,
deputies discovered the young man, known affectionately as 'Munch,' lying wounded in the front yard of a residence. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Ja'Marian was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office later confirmed that he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
In the days following the shooting, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office stated that the investigation was ongoing. Authorities did not release any information regarding a potential suspect or a motive for the shooting. The community was left in mourning, seeking answers and justice for the teenager whose life was cut tragically short. Information regarding any subsequent arrests, suspects, or progress in the investigation has not been made publicly available. The case remains a painful and unresolved tragedy for his loved ones.
