Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police have now identified the victim in a deadly shooting that happened near the Old City while the search for the suspect continues.
That shooting happened Wednesday afternoon outside of the Knox Rail Salvage on Depot Street.
KPD found 51 year-old Christopher Hill of Knoxville, who’d been shot at least once, lying next to a box truck. Hill was pronounced dead at the scene.
Efforts remain ongoing to identify the suspect who police say drove off before officers arrived. Officials say Homicide Unit detectives are working active leads.
Police are urging anyone who potentially witnessed the shooting or with information that could assist detectives to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
