JaNaries Gaudia was 19 and a senior at St. James High School when he was found dead after a reported shooting on the evening of Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Vacherie, Louisiana. The St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 6:00 p.m. about a male who had been shot; investigators determined his death was the result of gun violence and classified the case as a homicide.

Few publicly released details describe the circumstances of the shooting itself. Authorities have continued the investigation and Crimestoppers of New Orleans has offered a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.

If anyone knew JaNaries, saw or heard anything in Vacherie on November 11, 2020, that could help, please come forward with information.