Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating LaJeffery Romane Sparks, who is wanted for the First Degree Murder of a 42-year-old man.
On October 5, 2024, at 12:38 a.m., police responded to a Person Shot call in the 4100 block of Fagan Street. Upon arrival, officers performed life-saving measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a hospital, where the victim was later pronounced deceased.
An active arrest warrant has been issued for Sparks, with charges including First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm During a Felony, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
Sparks was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list on November 18, 2024.
Anyone with information on Sparks’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Chattanooga Police Homicide Tipline at 423-643-5100, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND, or Greater Chattanooga Area Crime Stoppers at 423-698-3333.
A reward of up to $7,500 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. All tips can be made anonymously.