In the early hours of March 29, 2022, 16-year-old Darian Norris, a Black male, was fatally shot in the courtyard of the Bennett Ridge Apartments in northwest Oklahoma City. Police responded to a call about a shooting at the complex located at 8201 N. Rockwell Avenue shortly after midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered Norris deceased from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
According to friends of Darian, a group of teenagers were present in the apartment complex courtyard when some of
them allegedly began breaking into vehicles. The owner of a silver sedan reportedly spotted the group, gave chase, and opened fire. As gunshots rang out, the teenagers scattered. Darian was struck in the chest during the chaos. Despite numerous young people being present at the time of the shooting, no witnesses remained at the scene to provide information to the authorities. Neighbors in the vicinity reported hearing six to seven gunshots before police arrived.
Darian was a well-regarded student with a 3.0 GPA and a multi-sport athlete. He was known for his generous and free-spirited nature. His family described him as a bright and well-loved individual.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the case remains open and unsolved. Some witnesses described the shooter as a Hispanic male, and it has been reported that investigators were given a name, though this has not been officially confirmed. Darian's mother is offering a reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for her son's death. The Oklahoma City Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve this case.
