Sharneen Shawn Norman, a 49-year-old African American woman, was tragically found shot dead inside her apartment in the DP&L Flats building in downtown Dallas on November 30, 2014. Her death was ruled a homicide, even though there were no signs of forced entry into her apartment. Norman was the eldest daughter of former Dallas Cowboys player Pettis Norman and had recently moved back to Dallas from New York, where she worked as a music executive for Sony Music Entertainment.
Norman's family became concerned when they were unable to reach her by phone for several days, prompting them to contact the police. Officers discovered her body during a welfare check on Monday evening. The investigation revealed that Norman had been shot sometime over the weekend, and neighbors reported hearing a commotion before sunrise. Detectives identified Norman's boyfriend as a person of interest in the case. He was seen leaving the apartment around the time of the shooting, but his body was later found in Conway, Arkansas, from a gunshot wound, which was being investigated as a possible suicide.
Despite the tragic circumstances, Pettis Norman urged the public to focus on gathering facts rather than harboring anger. He described his daughter as a loving person who enjoyed having fun and making people laugh. The Dallas Police Department continued to investigate the case, searching for surveillance video and any additional evidence that could help identify the perpetrator.
The case remains open, and the Dallas Police Department has asked anyone with information to come forward. The Norman family continues to seek justice for Sharneen Shawn Norman, hoping to find closure and bring those responsible to account.
