MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville Police Department is investigating the death of a 17-year-old resident as a homicide, officials said Nov. 20.

Preliminary results of an autopsy conducted Nov. 19 indicate that Markell Terrice Norris died as a result of a gunshot wound, officials said.

Police found Norris on Nov. 16 at 331 Bell St., upon responding to a call in reference to an unconscious person. They found him dead.

Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-658-9056.