Abraham James Brickz Owens, 35, was fatally shot multiple times on the evening of October 10, 2017, in the 1600 block of Peltier Road in Knoxville, Tennessee. After being wounded he ran to a nearby home where the resident called for help; Owens was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center and died of his injuries. Knoxville Police say they believe he had a planned meeting with his assailant or assailants that night.

Owens had been facing federal RICO charges tied to a heroin distribution conspiracy and was days away from a scheduled trial. He and several others were indicted in July 2016; authorities alleged involvement with the Mafia Insane Vice Lords and selling 150 grams of heroin within 1,000 feet of a school. The remaining defendants in that case later pled guilty.

The homicide investigation remains open. No arrests or public identifications of suspects have been made and a cash reward has been offered for tips leading to an arrest. If anyone has information about Abraham Owens, his movements on October 10, 2017, or the planned meeting that night, please come forward.