East Point, Georgia – Nearly two months after the tragic murder of barbershop owner Righteous Torrence Hill, his family continues to mourn. Hill was shot and killed at his home in East Point, and his killer remains at large, prompting his family to seek justice for their loss.
Terri Wilson, Hill’s partner, described the pain of losing him as unbearable. On the night of February 28, Hill was fatally shot inside his home, allegedly by a relative. The accused shooter has not been identified by the police.
Hill, who owned barbershops and beauty salons in the metro Atlanta area, was involved in a dispute with a relative over the use of his car on that fateful night. Wilson recounted hearing Hill expressing disbelief at being shot before gunshots rang out, leaving Hill fighting for his life.
Despite efforts to save him, Hill passed away during surgery, leaving a void in the lives of his loved ones. His father, Zelb Wilcox, described him as a gentle and generous person who was always willing to help others. Hill’s mother, Verna Wilcox, reflected on the loss of their daily conversations and shared the difficulty of coping with his absence.
The family is calling for the killer to be brought to justice and to face the maximum punishment for their actions. They are determined to see closure for Hill’s death and seek justice for their son. The community mourns the loss of a kind-hearted individual and continues to rally around Hill’s family in their pursuit of justice.