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Norris Brister

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Jul 31, 2016

Victim Details

Norris Brister

May 18, 2023

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2016-07-31

2016-07-31

51

Norris Brister

Norris

Brister

Victim

06/27/2026


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A grandfather is shot and killed close to his home.
On the warm night of July 30, 2016, Norris Brister, a 51-year-old man, finished his shift as a food runner at a restaurant in the lively French Quarter of New Orleans. Known for his friendly demeanor, he often lingered after work to play pool with his colleagues, but on this particular Saturday, he decided to head straight home. For the past week, he had been taking the bus to his home in New Orleans East, a journey that would tragically be his last. After getting off at his usual stop at the co ...
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