Norris Edward Cole, 55, was found fatally shot in a residential area of San Bernardino, California, on April 1, 2021. Investigators determined the death was a homicide; Cole had been shot multiple times and died of his wounds.

Court documents identified Dakarai Jeffrey as the primary suspect and show he was charged with first-degree murder. The filings allege Jeffrey used a handgun to shoot Cole, that the shooting was intentional and committed with malice aforethought, and that Jeffrey faced additional counts including possession of a firearm by a felon and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Prosecutors cited Jeffrey’s prior felony convictions and a history of violent behavior in court papers.

The killing prompted significant attention in the San Bernardino community and coverage about gun violence. Does anyone have information about Norris Cole, his activities in the neighborhood, or events from April 1, 2021 that could help the record?