Judge Rules Woman Fit for Trial in Shooting Case

A B.C. judge has ruled that Denise Angela Norris, charged with reckless firearm discharge and claiming Jesus will represent her in court, is mentally fit for trial. Despite her diagnosis of psychosis with religious delusions, the judge determined that Norris understands the legal process and can make decisions about her defense, even if her beliefs may hinder her judgment. The Crown’s case relates to an incident in June 2025 in Agassiz, where she alleged police involvement. Norris’s statements reflect her belief that God’s authority supersedes provincial law, but this does not negate her competency to stand trial.

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