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Mekia Smith

Case from Marrero, LA dated Sep 04, 2019

Victim Details

Mekia Smith

Female

Black / African American

Marrero

LA

2019-09-04

7

Mekia

Smith

07/03/2026

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In the quiet community of Marrero, Louisiana, the evening of September 4, 2019, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 7-year-old Mekia Smith. The young girl was inside her family's home on Sorbonne Drive when two men, who were known to the family, entered with the intent to commit a robbery. The situation quickly escalated, leading to a quadruple shooting that left Mekia and 21-year-old Ronald Eddington dead, and two others wounded.

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  • NOLA.com: 1 arrested, 1 sought in Marrero quadruple shooting that killed 2, including 7 year old girl
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role the community plays in events like this and how it affects... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the case of Mekia Smith and her brother, Ronald, and it just cuts so deep. I c... ...Read More
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