In the spring of 2019, the life of 19-year-old Henry Trey Norris was cut short on a Tuesday night in North Charleston, South Carolina. On April 23rd, events unfolded that would leave Norris dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. near a residence on Garrett Avenue.
When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they discovered Norris behind a trailer in a yard.
He was unresponsive, and despite the efforts of emergency medical services, he was pronounced dead at the location. Investigators at the scene recovered several spent shell casings, a cellphone, a portable phone charger, a small black case, and a. 380-caliber handgun.
As the North Charleston police delved into the investigation, a narrative of the events that transpired began to emerge. Authorities announced that the shooting was potentially a case of self-defense. It is believed that Norris was attempting to rob another male individual, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the two. The other person involved in the incident was located by police and was reported to be cooperating with the ongoing investigation. There have been no reports of any arrests in connection with the death of Henry Trey Norris.
