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Darian Norris

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 t ...Read More
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  • KOKH: Oklahoma City police investigating after finding teen dead at apartment complex
  • Police Respond To NW OKC Shooting, Victim Identified
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    Victim Details

    Darian Norris

    Male

    Black / African American

    Oklahoma City

    OK

    2022-03-29

    16

    Darian

    Norris

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I keep thinking about the devastating impact Darian "DJ" Norris's loss has had on his family, especi... ...Read More
    02/15/2024
    I still can't believe what happened to DJ. It’s just terrible to think about how young he was and ... ...Read More
    01/27/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the devastating case of Darian "DJ" Norris, and I just can't st... ...Read More
    06/20/2023
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