Muhammad Shabazz Bazzy Allen, a 41-year-old Knoxville native, was shot and killed on May 17, 2021. Police responded about 1:15 p.m. to reports of shots fired near 2710 Louise Avenue and found Allen inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Knoxville Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit opened an investigation into the fatal shooting.

Authorities say they believe there were witnesses but none have come forward. In the days after the killing, law enforcement publicly asked anyone who was in the area that afternoon or who had contact with Allen that day to report what they know; East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward for information leading to identification and arrest. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced.

If anyone was near 2710 Louise Avenue around 1:15 p.m. on May 17, 2021, or has information about Muhammad Allen’s death, please come forward.