Christopher Charles Hill was 51 when he was killed in Knoxville on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Police found Hill unresponsive next to a box truck at 218 E. Depot Avenue; he had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a husband, father, and worked locally as a plumber.

Earlier that day a gray Toyota 4Runner had been stolen after being left running outside a West Knoxville home. Surveillance footage shows that same 4Runner circling the area where Hill was working on Boright Drive, appearing to watch his work truck, then following him as he drove to East Depot Avenue. When Hill exited his truck at Depot Avenue, an unidentified person emerged from the stolen 4Runner, opened fire, and fled in the vehicle; the 4Runner was later found abandoned.

No suspects have been publicly identified, arrested, or charged. The Knoxville Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward; a cash reward is being offered for tips that could help the investigation. If anyone knew Christopher or saw the gray Toyota 4Runner that afternoon, can you share what you know?