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Justin Knight arraigned on murder charge in Redding shooting, bail set at $1 million
The Shasta County District Attorney’s Office says Justin Clancy Knight was arraigned on a murder charge and firearm enhancement following the October 23rd fatal shooting on Washington Avenue. Further arraignment is set for November 2nd.
Justin Clancy Knight has been arraigned on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman inside a Washington Avenue residence in Redding, according to the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office.
In its court update, the District Attorney’s Office said Knight was arraigned this week on one count of murder, along with an enhancement alleging personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury or death.
The charges stem from the shooting on Friday, October 23rd, 2026. The District Attorney’s Office said the female victim was fatally shot inside the residence.
Knight’s bail was set at $1 million at arraignment, according to the office. He is scheduled to return to court Monday, November 2nd, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 24 for further arraignment.
The District Attorney’s Office update did not identify the victim or report a plea. The charge and firearm enhancement are allegations. Knight is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
All case information in this story was provided by the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office.