A Shasta County criminal complaint has identified Amber Lynn Azevedo as the woman found shot to death inside a Washington Avenue home in Redding last month, closing a gap that left her name unknown for weeks. Justin Clancy Knight, 39, of Redding, is accused of murdering her and remains free after posting $1 million bail.
Complaint Details Allegations of a Deliberate Shooting
The complaint, sworn on October 27, accuses Knight of murdering Azevedo on or about October 23, 2026, according to KRCR. It alleges that Knight personally and intentionally fired a gun, causing her death, and includes a special allegation that the crime involved great violence. The complaint also alleges that Knight was armed with or used a firearm during the killing.
Knight has pleaded not guilty to the charges, the outlet's reporting shows. He posted $1 million bail on November 2, and is scheduled to return to court on December 14.
How the Case Began on Washington Avenue
The case traces back to the early morning of October 23, when officers responding to the Washington Avenue residence found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound and pronounced her dead at the scene, per the same outlet's earlier report. Knight was booked into Shasta County Jail after being medically cleared and released from a hospital on October 26, on a murder charge with an additional firearm enhancement.
Accounts of the initial call differ slightly: KRCR reported officers received a report of a possible gunshot victim at 5:15 a.m. on October 23, while Action News Now put the response time at approximately 5:16 a.m. Neither account resolves the one-minute discrepancy.
Victim's Identity
A report after the shooting said the victim's identity had not yet been released. The criminal complaint identifies Azevedo as the woman killed inside the home.
Knight's next court appearance is set for December 14, when the case against him is expected to continue moving through Shasta County's court system.
