Unsolved Crimes
Reward Increased in Janaria Muhammad’s Murder
February 16, 2022
STATUS: OPENOne year ago, on February 16, 2021, Janaria Muhammad, 15 was shot outside of her home on Selma Ave. One year later, despite continued efforts by the Knoxville Police Deptartment, an arrest has yet to come in the murder of Janaria, who would have turned 16 this past November.
At around 7:35 pm on that fateful night, KPD responded to 2561 Selma Ave, where Janaria was found behind her house with a gunshot wound. KPD Officer Gordon Johnson was the first to arrive 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 Janaria’s murder and continue to seek any information from the public that could assist in that investigation. If you know something regarding Janaria Muhammad’s murder contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers via phone at 865-215-7165, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org, using the P3 TIPS app, or text **TIPS. The reward for information in Janaria’s murder was recently increased to up to $3,000. Remain Anonymous and Submit a Tip today.
