LaKayla Garrett, 35, was found dead in Nashville on the evening of March 25, 2020. Her body was discovered lying in the grass near Herman Street and 24th Avenue North between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.; she had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Metro Nashville Police Department investigators determined several shots were fired and recovered a bag of marijuana near Garrett’s body. A witness reported seeing her walking alone on Herman Street just before gunfire was heard, and Nashville Fire Department personnel in the area were the first to locate her. The Nashville Cold Case Homicide Unit is handling the investigation and no arrests have been announced.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and allows anonymous tips. If anyone knew LaKayla or saw activity in the Herman Street area that night, please come forward with what was seen or heard.