Norman Higgins dies in fatal Spartanburg shooting

Norman Higgins dies in fatal Spartanburg shooting

Fatal Spartanburg shooting death of Norman Higgins – Obituary

Norman Higgins, 45, passed away after being shot twice at the JC Bull Apartments in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Wednesday afternoon.

Police responded to a shooting call around 3:20 p.m. at 101 Marion Avenue. When officers arrived, they found Higgins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The search for the suspect prompted precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, which were later lifted without incident. Authorities soon located and arrested 39-year-old Travis Lee Wilkins. A firearm was discovered in his possession at the time of his arrest.

Wilkins now faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is currently held at the Spartanburg County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with further details to contact local authorities or Crime Stoppers.