On a summer evening in Avondale, Louisiana, the life of Danarius Meredith Sr. was tragically cut short. On Sunday, August 11, 2013, gunshots shattered the night's quiet in the 300 block of Pat Drive. When Jefferson Parish Sheriff's deputies arrived just after 8 p.m., they discovered 22-year-old Danarius Meredith Sr. lying in a driveway, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A native of Vacherie and a resident of Marrero, Meredith was a father to a young son, Danarius Jr. He worked as a laborer for S&S Hauling and was engaged to be married. His sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office opened a homicide investigation into Meredith's death. Despite their efforts to piece together the events of that fatal evening, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the case has not been publicly released. The investigation into who is responsible for the death of Danarius Meredith Sr. remains ongoing, leaving his loved ones waiting for answers and for justice to be served.
