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Info Still Sought in Murder of Janaria Muhammad, Reward for Info Increased to $3,000

One year ago, on February 16, 2021, 15-year-old Janaria Muhammad was shot and killed outside of her home on Selma Avenue. One year later, despite continued efforts by the Knoxville Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, nobody has been arrested or charged for their role in the murder of Janaria, who would have turned 16 this past November.

On February 16, 2021 at around 7:35 p.m., KPD investigators responded to 2561 Selma Avenue, where Janaria was found behind her house suffering from gunshot wounds. Officer Gordon Johnson was the first to arrive on scene and attempted CPR until EMS arrived and transported her to the UT Medical Center, where she died a short time later.

It is believed that the occupants of a blacked out car shot Janaria before fleeing the scene.

Investigators are still pursuing active leads in the investigation into Janaria’s murder, but they are continuing to seek any information from the public that could assist in that investigation. Anyone with information regarding Janaria Muhammad’s murder is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers via phone at 865-215-7165, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips mobile app.

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information regarding Janaria’s murder. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Posted by serland On 16 February, 2022 at 9:29 AM