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Zachariah Zerangue

Case from Opelousas, LA dated Jan 05, 2024

Victim Details

Zachariah Zerangue

Male

Black / African American

Opelousas

LA

2024-01-05

29

Zachariah

Zerangue

06/21/2026

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In the quiet evening of January 5, 2024, the life of Zachariah Zerangue, a 39-year-old man from Opelousas, Louisiana, was tragically cut short by gun violence. Known affectionately to his family and friends as 'Trell', he was a man who found joy in the long hauls of truck driving and the tangible results of construction work. His warm and welcoming nature meant he never considered anyone a stranger. That night, however, in the 700 block of Hiram Street, this warmth was extinguished.

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  • The Advocate: 18-year-old arrested in fatal shooting Friday night in Opelousas
  • KATC News: Opelousas man dies in shooting; 18-year-old booked with murder
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