Three found guilty of murder after 2023 shooting on Valentine’s Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three men have been found guilty following a fatal shooting on Valentine’s Day 2023 that resulted in the death of a Johnson City man.
Don’t play McAfee was found guilty of felony murder, especially aggravated robbery, first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during a dangerous felony.
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Iran Lyons found guilty of first-degree murder, guilty of reckless homicide, attempted voluntary manslaughter, especially aggravated robbery, robbery and employing a firearm during commission of a dangerous felony. Javari Jackson was found guilty of first-degree murder. Both Lyons and Jackson-Allen were sentenced to life in prison.
On February 14, 2023, the Knoxville Police Department responded to Badgett Drive near Goins Drive after a report of a shooting around 5 p.m. KPD said 21-year-old Rahleik Garcia, of Johnson City, Tenn. was found suffering from one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
One taken to hospital after Knoxville house fire
KPD Violent Crimes Unit initiated an extensive investigation, leading to charges against McAfee, Lyons and Jackson.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three men have been found guilty following a fatal shooting on Valentine’s Day 2023 that resulted in the death of a Johnson City man.
Don’t play McAfee was found guilty of felony murder, especially aggravated robbery, first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during a dangerous felony.
Knoxville man facing attempted first-degree murder charge after woman shot
Iran Lyons found guilty of first-degree murder, guilty of reckless homicide, attempted voluntary manslaughter, especially aggravated robbery, robbery and employing a firearm during commission of a dangerous felony. Javari Jackson was found guilty of first-degree murder. Both Lyons and Jackson-Allen were sentenced to life in prison.
On February 14, 2023, the Knoxville Police Department responded to Badgett Drive near Goins Drive after a report of a shooting around 5 p.m. KPD said 21-year-old Rahleik Garcia, of Johnson City, Tenn. was found suffering from one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
One taken to hospital after Knoxville house fire
KPD Violent Crimes Unit initiated an extensive investigation, leading to charges against McAfee, Lyons and Jackson.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.
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