Isaiah Davis, a 17-year-old African American male from Burnham, IL, was tragically shot to death on October 28, 2021. Isaiah, a high school senior with aspirations to join the National Guard and study law, was found with his body set on fire in an alley in Harvey, IL. The investigation revealed that he was killed at a home in Burnham before his body was transported and burned in an attempt to destroy evidence.
The suspect, 34-year-old Faheem Norwood, was arrested and charged with
first-degree murder. Norwood, who has a long criminal history and was on parole at the time of the incident, allegedly shot Isaiah during a game of Russian roulette. According to prosecutors, Norwood pointed a gun at Isaiah and pulled the trigger twice, with the second attempt resulting in the fatal shot. Norwood then used a U-Haul to move Isaiah's body to an abandoned apartment in Riverdale before dumping it in the alley in Harvey.
Isaiah's mother, Leslie Bell, played a crucial role in tracking down Norwood. She spoke with neighbors and gathered information that led to Norwood's arrest. Bell's determination and collaboration with the police were instrumental in bringing Norwood to justice. Norwood's attorney claimed that the shooting was accidental, but the judge ordered him held without bail due to the severity of the crime and his criminal background.
The case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence and the resilience of a grieving mother seeking justice for her son. Isaiah's death has left a profound void in his family and community, who remember him as a bright and ambitious young man with a promising future.
