In the early hours of March 29, 2022, 16-year-old Darian Norris was shot and killed in the courtyard of the Bennett Ridge Apartments at 8201 N. Rockwell Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City. Police found Norris deceased from apparent gunshot wounds after responding to a shooting call shortly after midnight; neighbors reported hearing six to seven shots before officers arrived.

Friends say a group of teenagers had been in the courtyard when some allegedly began breaking into vehicles. The owner of a silver sedan reportedly chased the group and opened fire as people scattered; Darian was struck in the chest. Although several young people were present, no witnesses remained at the scene to speak with police. Some witnesses later described the shooter as a Hispanic male and investigators were reportedly given a name, but no arrest has been announced and the case remains open.

Darian was a 3.0 GPA student and multi-sport athlete, remembered by family as generous and free-spirited. If anyone has information that could help the Oklahoma City Police Department, Darian’s family is offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.