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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has lost 15 officers; 12 of them killed feloniously.
Joshua is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Joshua is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joshua is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 1 officer at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2007, 5 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 2007, 84 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2007, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joshua was 22. Of the 12 killed feloniously at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 29.5 and 41.8; the middle age was 35.5. Joshua had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Joshua was 22. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Joshua had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Joshua was 22. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Joshua had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joshua was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joshua had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.7% of these deaths at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office; January holds the most, 25%. Thursdays: 8.3%.
July holds 11.3% of these deaths in LA, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 15 deaths at Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .380 caliber, in 8.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .380 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .380 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .380 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has 15 officers remembered here, Joshua among them.
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Arthur George Miller
Nov 10, 1920
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Louis Cannaliato
May 5, 1965
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Kenneth Fleming Smith
Aug 31, 1976
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Merlin Eugene Brune, Jr.
Jul 12, 1977
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Robert Edward Cochran
Jan 30, 1978
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Joanne Couzynse
Nov 9, 1983
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Kathleen Angie Briscoe
Sep 7, 1988
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Curtis William Denton, Jr.
Jan 25, 1989
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Stephen Charles Newitt, III
Jan 24, 1996
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James Lee Clarius
Oct 5, 1996
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Joshua Everett Norris
Jul 5, 2007
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David Francis Michel, Jr.
Jun 22, 2016
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Alvis Joseph West, III
Apr 3, 2020
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Stephen Christopher Arnold
May 23, 2021
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Christopher Ohlmeyer
Jan 30, 2026
Where
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