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LaTaurus Smith

Case from Zachary, LA dated Dec 02, 2023

Victim Details

LaTaurus Smith

Male

Black / African American

Zachary

LA

2023-12-02

16

LaTaurus

Smith

litigation

06/28/2026

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A 16-year-old male named LaTaurus Smith was a junior at Zachary High School where he was known by family as a well-mannered kid who enjoyed video games and basketball. On the night of Saturday, December 2, 2023, he was one of over a thousand people attending the 'Big Bonfire Party,' an event featuring an ATV trail ride and live music on West Port Hudson Plains Road in Zachary, Louisiana.

The festivities were shattered around 8:20 p.m. when gunfire broke out. In the chaos that followed, Sm ...
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  • The Advocate: 16-year-old killed in Saturday night shooting at Zachary area event identified, EBRSO says
  • https://www.wafb.com: Victim in deadly shooting at Port Hudson trail ride was Zachary High School junior
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    Has anyone else been keeping up with the awful tragedy near Port Hudson? It's just so devastating to... ...Read More
    06/28/2024
    I came across the story of La'Taurus Smith's tragic passing, and it just breaks my heart for his fam... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    Just wanted to share a little about the red balloon release ceremony that was held in memory of La'T... ...Read More
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