ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation has withdrawn a previously announced reward tied to the deadly July 19 Biltmore Avenue shooting in Asheville, saying it did not receive a response from city officials about coordinating the offer.
The foundation announced the decision Thursday, July 30, saying money originally set aside for the reward will instead be used for victim assistance, community crisis response and violence prevention efforts.
Foundation representatives said they contacted the Asheville Police Department and city leadership by phone and email after announcing the reward but did not receive a response. The organization said it decided to withdraw the offer rather than risk confusion during an active criminal investigation…