In Knoxville, Tennessee, a life was tragically cut short in the waning days of 2016, leaving a family to grapple with a sudden and violent loss. Ray Anthoney Knox Jr., a 32-year-old man, was killed on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Born on September 1, 1984, Ray was a Knoxville native who had attended Central and West High Schools.
The incident that claimed Ray Knox Jr.'s life was a shooting. In the immediate aftermath of the event, the Knoxville Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Their work led to the identification of a suspect, and an arrest was made.
Christopher D. Bassett, then 20 years old, was taken into custody and charged with reckless homicide in connection with the death of Ray Knox Jr. The charge suggests that authorities believed the killing was unintentional but resulted from reckless behavior. Further details regarding the motive for the shooting or the relationship between Knox and Bassett have not been made publicly available. Information concerning the progression of the legal case against Christopher D. Bassett, including any trial or conviction, is not readily available in public records.
