Michael Norris dies in fatal Hartford City shooting
Fatal Hartford City shooting death of Michael Norris
Emergency services were dispatched early Sunday morning, June 29, to a residence situated on South Blackford County Road 500 East following a disturbance report. Medical personnel found the man inside the dwelling. Law enforcement confirmed the man, later identified by local authorities as Michael Norris, a 21-year-old from the area, had passed away at the scene.
An official autopsy is planned for Monday, with the examination set to take place at a hospital in Muncie. The two individuals connected to the incident are being held by law enforcement, though their identities are not being disclosed at this time. Officials involved in the investigation are continuing to build their case.
Investigators are examining the incident as a homicide. The trigger for the violence was traced back to an altercation that reportedly occurred during a gathering at the property. Anyone with potential information regarding this case is being urged to get in touch with the Blackford County Sheriff’s Department.
