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William Norris

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Jan 20, 2002

Victim Details

William Norris

December 20, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Gastonia

NC

2002-01-20

62

William

Norris

07/08/2026


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Case Description

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On January 20, 2002, William Norris, aged 62, was found dead in a building he used for commercial purposes on West Airline Avenue in Gastonia, North Carolina. Norris was a victim of a fatal shooting, and despite initial investigations, the case remains unsolved. The authorities have listed the case as part of their unsolved homicides, with local police continuing to seek information that might lead to an arrest. The community is urged to come forward with any relevant details that could help bri ...
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  • Unsolved Homicides - City of Gastonia
  • Who killed William Norris? - Gaston Gazette

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    Did anyone else find it odd that there seems to be zero information about any potential suspects or ... ...Read More
    12/16/2024
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