Robert O. Hutton, 27, died in Knoxville on November 4, 2016, as the result of a gunshot wound. Born in Oak Ridge on November 26, 1988, he was a Knoxville resident at the time.

Law enforcement, including the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, investigated the shooting and described it as an apparent accidental shooting. The investigation concluded that Hutton had accidentally shot himself, and there were no suspects or arrests in connection with his death.

A memorial service was later held for family and friends.