Jaylen Smith, a 16-year-old student at Lutcher High School, was shot and killed in Paulina, Louisiana, on August 6, 2025. The death has been described as the result of gun violence and prompted a law enforcement response that remains under investigation.

A 16-year-old juvenile has been arrested in connection with Jaylen’s death. Authorities have not publicly released the juvenile’s identity, and other details about what led to the fatal shooting have not been disclosed. Jaylen’s family and the Paulina community have held memorials to remember him.

If anyone in the area had information about Jaylen, the shooting, or the events leading up to August 6, please share what you know with the investigators handling the case.