Redding Police Identify, Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting Investigation
REDDING, CA — “The Redding Police Department is providing an update regarding the shooting homicide investigation that began on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the 2300 block of Washington Avenue.
At approximately 5:16 a.m., Redding Police officers responded to a report of a possible gunshot victim inside a residence. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers also contacted an adult male witness and an adult male suspect, identified as Justin Knight, 39 years old, of Redding. Knight was found unresponsive and appeared to be suffering from a possible overdose. He was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, where he remained in police custody.
Earlier today, Knight was medically cleared and was released from the hospital. He was transported to the Redding Police Detective Division where he was interviewed. Knight was ultimately booked into the Shasta County Jail for 187 PC, murder, along with an additional firearms enhancement charge in connection with this investigation.
Redding Police Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Redding Police Department Investigations Division at (530) 225-4214.”
