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Jaylah Zahra Ardoin

Case from Ville-platte, LA dated Apr 20, 2023

Victim Details

Name

Jaylah Zahra Ardoin

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Ville-platte

State

LA

Date Of Death

2023-04-20

Age At Death

3

First Name

Jaylah

Last Name

Zahra Ardoin

Last Updated

07/14/2026

Case Description

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A sense of profound loss touched the community of Ville Platte, Louisiana, after the tragic death of 3-year-old Jaylah Zahra Ardoin on April 20, 2023. The young female child’s life was cut short by an act of gun violence, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew her.

In the time since her passing, details about the specific circumstances surrounding the shooting have remained scarce in public reports. Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with Jayla ...

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https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2578015

Obituary | Jaylah Zahra Ardoin - Owens-Thomas Funeral Home

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Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone else been following the candlelight vigils that have been held in memory of Jaylah? I att... ...Read More
02/17/2024

I am just so moved by how the community of Ville Platte has come together for Jaylah Zahra Ardoin’... ...Read More
11/24/2023

Hey everyone, I've been closely following the tragic case of little Jaylah Zahra Ardoin, and my hear... ...Read More
10/27/2023

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