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Hill did not know Kaufman, Drake said.

Kaufman, 26, was shot and killed on Dec. 3 while driving her gray Mazda SUV on I-440, the Metro Nashville police said. Kaufman was on the way to St. Thomas West Hospital for a 7 p.m. shift, police said.

A $15,000+ reward is now offered for information leading to the arrest & successful prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the murder of nurse Caitlyn Kaufman. A local resident added $5,000 to the reward today. Have info? 615-742-7463 or https://t.co/a3MbUpJ0MM pic.twitter.com/8wBNGWJdVG

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 9, 2020

The gunfire that killed Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman, 26, on I-440 Thursday night likely occurred btwn 6 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. She was on the way to work at St. Thomas West Hospital for a shift that began at 7 p.m. See unusual activity on I-440 Thur evening? Pls call 615-742-7463. https://t.co/9OVWugzast

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 4, 2020

Drake said the \"major break\" came after Nashville business owners offered a reward and a \"concerned citizen\" came forward Thursday afternoon identifying Hill as a suspect.

The concerned citizen gave information about the weapon and the gun was recovered Thursday night, Drake said. Ballistics experts found it to be a match to the scene, Drake said.

A coalition of Nashville business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to remain anonymous just posted a $50,000 reward for info leading to the arrest & prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Caitlyn Kaufman's murder. The reward total is now $65,000+. Have info? 615-742-7463. pic.twitter.com/9VEaIFVaQ4

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) December 10, 2020

The investigation is ongoing and police said they are not ruling out the possibility of additional arrests.

St. Thomas Hospital West said Kaufman \"was a dedicated and much loved member of our MICU [medical intensive care unit] team and a courageous healthcare hero who was graciously called to serve our patients with compassion and kindness.\"

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