Emarin Ridgley was 12 when he was killed by gun violence in Harvey, Louisiana, on July 15, 2023. Family and community members remembered him as a child who could make people laugh and smile; his death left them grappling with a sudden and devastating loss.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting and a relative, a 14-year-old, was taken into custody and booked with murder in connection with Emarin’s death. The arrest underlines the painful reality of youth involvement in serious crime and the heavy toll on a grieving family.

If anyone in the Harvey area knew Emarin or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.