Graniteville Area Homicide Investigation Underway 

April 13, 2026 – NEVADA CITY, CA – Nevada County Sheriff's Office officials report that (NCSO) responded to a 911 call at approximately 12:00 noon on April 11, 2026, reporting a shooting that had occurred in the area of Yellow Pine Lane off Graniteville Road in a remote area of Nevada City. Upon arrival to the scene, one adult male was located deceased.

NCSO Major Crimes Unit detectives responded to the scene, and a homicide investigation was initiated. A forensic team from California Department of Justice also deployed to assist with processing the crime scene.

The processing of the crime scene on Yellow Pine Way was concluded, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.

The victim's next-of-kin has been notified, and we can now identify the victim as 45-year-old Jeremy Norton, of Nevada City. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Norton.

There are no suspects in custody currently. We will provide updates as they become available.

If anyone has further information to provide, they are encouraged to submit tips through our website at www.nevadacountyca.gov/192/Sheriffs-Crime-Tip-Form where you can remain anonymous if you choose.

Source: Nevada County Sheriff's Office