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Breaking News - Amber Lynn Azevedo named in Redding California homicide; Justin Knight has pleaded not guilty
Court reporting identifies the woman killed on Washington Avenue as Amber Lynn Azevedo. Justin Clancy Knight faces a murder charge and firearm allegations, with his next hearing scheduled for December 14th.
The woman killed inside a Washington Avenue home in Redding on October 23rd has been identified as Amber Lynn Azevedo.
The identification adds a name to a homicide investigation that began with an early morning police response. Justin Clancy Knight, 39, of Redding, is charged with murder in connection with her death.
KRCR reported November 10th that the complaint, sworn October 27th, accuses Knight of killing Azevedo and alleges he intentionally discharged a firearm, causing her death. The filing also includes allegations concerning great violence and being armed with or using a firearm, according to the station.
Knight pleaded not guilty on November 2nd and posted $1 million bail, KRCR reported. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 14th, 2026. The charge and additional allegations have not been proven, and Knight is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Redding police said officers were called to the 2300 block of Washington Avenue at approximately 5:16 a.m. on October 23rd after a report of a possible gunshot victim. Inside the residence, they found a woman with a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers also encountered a male witness and Knight. Police described Knight as unresponsive and apparently experiencing a possible overdose. He was taken into custody and transported to a hospital, where he remained under police custody while receiving treatment.
In an October 26th update, the department said Knight had been medically cleared, interviewed by detectives and booked into Shasta County Jail on suspicion of murder with an additional firearm enhancement allegation.
The sources reviewed for this story did not establish a motive or describe the relationship between Azevedo and Knight.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Redding Police Department Investigations Division at 530-225-4214.
Source reporting: KRCR's November 10th complaint update, KRCR's November 2nd plea and bail report, and the Redding Police Department release reproduced by Crime Voice.