Michael Hill, 42, was shot and killed inside a West Phoenix residence near 79th Avenue and Hazelwood Street on the morning of February 12, 2023. Hill had been living in the home with his ex-girlfriend, Chanel Dshante Miller, and Miller’s mother; Hill’s own mother and brother were present and had been planning to help him move out.

Police say tensions escalated that morning after Miller allegedly threatened people in the house with a handgun and demanded they leave. Hill’s mother and brother went outside to call police; while they were outside, gunshots were heard. They returned to find Hill on the couch with fatal gunshot wounds. Phoenix police and fire personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

Investigators identified Miller as the primary suspect. She reportedly fled but was located and arrested shortly after the shooting and booked on charges tied to Hill’s death. The case has been described by law enforcement as domestic violence.

Anyone with information about what happened that morning or who knew Michael Hill is asked to come forward.