In the quiet community of Drummonds, Tennessee, a tragedy unfolded on August 16, 2017, ending the life of 40-year-old Terry Edward Hill. A white male, Hill was discovered by deputies from the Tipton County Sheriff's Office at a residence in the 6000 block of Campground Road, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The scene was quickly turned over to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to lead the inquiry into the violent death.
The investigation swiftly pointed towards a primary
suspect, 26-year-old Zachery Dalton Quinley. Quinley, who was reportedly living at the home where Hill's body was found, was apprehended by authorities early on the morning following the shooting. He was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Tipton County Jail.
Zachery Dalton Quinley was formally charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Terry Edward Hill. In the wake of the charges, he was held at the Tipton County Jail without bond. While the arrest was made promptly, authorities did not immediately release a motive for the shooting. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings were closely watched by the local community, seeking justice and resolution for the untimely death of Terry Edward Hill.
