Raymond Kresha Womble was 20 when he was shot and killed on Monday, April 30, 2001. The shooting occurred on Burge Avenue, and his body was later found at 1226 E. New Street in Knoxville. The Knoxville Police Department classified the case as a homicide and investigated, but no suspects or arrests have been reported.

The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the case has gone cold with no breakthrough reported over the years. Raymond’s death remains an open, unsolved murder and a loss for family and the community.

If anyone knew Raymond, witnessed activity on Burge Avenue or E. New Street that day, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.