Jenny B. Cowgill Norris, a 65-year-old woman from Canton, Ohio, tragically passed away on August 7, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1955, in Millersburg, Ohio, and was a retired operator for answering services at Aultman Hospital after working there for 30 years. Jenny was well-loved by her family, including her three daughters, two sisters, and her son, as well as her 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The circumstances surrounding Jenny's death were particularly shocking
and heartbreaking. She was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting outside her home on Belden Avenue SE in Canton. The incident occurred as she was standing outside talking to neighbors. The Canton Police Department investigated the case as a homicide and found that Jenny had been subpoenaed to potentially testify in the murder trial of Kolbi Andreas Ross, who was accused of fatally shooting another resident of Belden Avenue in 2020.
Two men, Terrell Lipkins and Javier Blood, both from Canton, were indicted on charges related to Jenny's death. Lipkins and Blood faced counts of murder while using a firearm, felonious assault, and other felony charges. Lipkins was later convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 71 years to life in prison for his role in the drive-by shooting. Blood, however, was acquitted on all charges.
The loss of Jenny Norris was deeply felt by her family and the community. Her children spoke at the sentencing hearing, expressing the profound impact her death had on their lives and emphasizing her kindness and dedication to her family. The tragedy of her death remains a scar on their lives, and they continue to cope with the pain and loss.
Jenny B. Cowgill Norris' story is a stark reminder of the devastating effects of violence and the importance of seeking justice for victims and their families.
