CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the
public's assistance in locating LaJeffery Romane Sparks, who is wanted for
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 St. Once on scene, officers conducted life saving
measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The
victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The Chattanooga Police Department has an active arrest warrant for
LaJeffery Romane Sparks. The charges include First Degree Murder,
Possession of a Firearm During a Felony, and Unlawful Possession of a
Weapon by a Felon. He was also named to the TBI's Most Wanted list on
November 18, 2024.
Anyone with information about Sparks' whereabouts is urged to call the
Chattanooga Police Homicide Tipline at 423-643-5100, Tennessee Bureau of
Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND, or Greater Chattanooga Area Crime Stoppers
at 423-698-3333. Currently there is a reward of up to $7500 for information
leading to his arrest. Anyone providing information can remain anonymous.
The TBI Most Wanted poster attached includes Sparks' physical description.
