Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Joshua Norris was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance with a gunfire call in the 200 block of Southwood Drive in Gretna.
As Deputy Norris approached the house, he immediately encountered gunfire and was struck once in his upper right chest.
Responding just after the shooting, fellow officers drove their vehicles between the house and Deputy Norris to shield him from fire and recovered the wounded officer.
Deputy Norris was transported to Ochsner Medical Center West Bank, where he died from his wounds.
Deputy Norris was wearing a bullet-resistant vest when he was shot, but he was struck under his arm, where his vest did not offer protection.
The suspect was later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was taken to University Hospital in critical condition. He died from the gunshot wound one week later.
Deputy Norris had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for one year. He is survived by his fiancee, parents, and two brothers. Both of his brothers are also deputies with the sheriff's office.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancee, parents, and two brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Norris gave the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Harvey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Norris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Everett Norris is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 12 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joshua Everett Norris's cause is highlighted.
How Joshua Everett Norris Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joshua Everett Norris is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joshua Everett Norris was killed by handgun; .380 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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