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Mekia Smith, a 7-year-old African American girl, tragically lost her life on September 4, 2019, in Marrero, Louisiana. Mekia was caught in the crossfire during a shooting at her home on Sorbonne Drive. The incident also claimed the life of her 21-year-old brother, Ronald Eddington, and left an 11-year-old girl and an 18-year-old injured. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and discovered the four victims. Mekia was a bright student at Estelle Elementary School, known for ...Read More
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Mekia Smith
Female
Black / African American
Marrero
LA
2019-09-04
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11/17/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been thinking a lot about the role the community plays in events like this and how it affects... ...Read More
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
I’ve been following the case of Mekia Smith and her brother, Ronald, and it just cuts so deep. I c... ...Read More
06/27/2024
06/27/2024
Did anyone else notice how the community rallied together for Mekia Smith and her family after the t... ...Read More
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
