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Suspect identified in Redding shooting homicide investigation
Redding police identified Justin Knight, 39, as the suspect in the October 23rd fatal shooting of a woman at a Washington Avenue residence. He was booked into Shasta County Jail following his release from a hospital.
A Redding man has been booked into the Shasta County Jail on suspicion of murder following the shooting death of a woman inside a Washington Avenue residence.
In an update issued October 26th, the Redding Police Department identified the suspect as Justin Knight, 39, of Redding.
The investigation began Friday, October 23rd, 2026, when officers responded at approximately 5:16 a.m. to a report of a possible gunshot victim inside a home in the 2300 block of Washington Avenue. Officers found an adult woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police also contacted an adult male witness and Knight. According to the department, Knight was unresponsive and appeared to be experiencing a possible overdose. Officers took him into custody, and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Knight remained in police custody while hospitalized. On October 26th, he was medically cleared and released from the hospital, then transported to the Redding Police Detective Division for an interview.
Following that interview, police said Knight was booked into the Shasta County Jail for murder under California Penal Code Section 187, along with an additional firearms enhancement allegation connected to the investigation.
The October 26th release did not identify the woman or describe a possible motive or relationship between her and Knight.
Redding Police detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department’s Investigations Division at 530-225-4214.
The allegations against Knight have not been proven in court.