John W. Norris, a 53-year-old Hillsboro resident, died on March 11, 2023, after being found with a fatal gunshot wound. Police answered a 911 call and treated the shooting as a homicide; the Hillsboro Police Department opened an immediate investigation.

Authorities later identified 40-year-old Melissa Norris of Hillsboro as a suspect. On July 11, 2023, a Highland County grand jury indicted her on multiple counts, including murder and felonious assault, and the indictment stated the shooting was not accidental. Investigators have focused on the relationship and recent interactions between John and Melissa as they reconstruct events leading to the death.

Many in the local community have reacted with shock to the violence. If anyone knew John or saw activity at the scene around March 11, 2023, come forward with what was observed.