Urgent Manhunt: Armed and Dangerous Murder Suspect Tops State’s Most Wanted List

Authorities are actively searching for a murder suspect who has been evading capture since Wednesday.

The fugitive, identified as 38-year-old Jesse Phillips, is accused of fatally shooting a man in the chest in Pickett County, Tennessee. Following the alleged incident, Phillips reportedly fled the scene in his vehicle, potentially crossing state boundaries.

Law enforcement in Clinton County, Kentucky, located Phillips’ vehicle—described as a black pickup truck with a distinctive yellow hood—at a residence on Norman Cole Road in Albany.

Phillips is characterized as a White male with brown hair and eyes. He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 225 pounds.

Due to the severity of the case, Phillips has been placed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted List. Authorities are offering a reward for any information that could lead to his apprehension.

In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a TBI spokesperson said:

“At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Pickett County. On Wednesday, the Pickett County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Parker Road. Upon arrival, they found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His identity is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin. At this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing.”

Deputies discovered a pickup truck possibly driven by Jesse Phillips on Norman Cole Road in Albany, Kentucky. (Google Maps)

Authorities said if you see Pickett, do not approach as he is considered armed and dangerous. Instead, call 911.