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Aaliyah Norris

Death by Force
Case Description
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Aaliyah Norris, a 7-year-old African American girl, tragically lost her life on June 25, 2020, in Forest City, North Carolina. Aaliyah was shot in the head while riding inside a car on Oak Street. The incident occurred on a Tuesday, and she succumbed to her injuries the following day. At the time of the shooting, Aaliyah was reportedly eating ice cream, a detail that underscores the innocence and tragedy of the event.

The suspect in this case, Shaquille Marshon Francis, a 26-year-old man, ...Read More
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  • FOX Carolina: Police: 7-year-old girl dies after shooting in Forest City; chief says suspect got out of jail just hours before it happened
  • Snopes.com: Was Suspect in Slaying of 7-Year-old Girl Released on Bail Hours Before Her Shooting?
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    Victim Details

    Aaliyah Norris

    Female

    Black / African American

    Forest-city

    NC

    2020-06-25

    7

    Aaliyah

    Norris

    11/12/2025

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