Manhunt for Murder Suspect Jesse Phillips in Tennessee

Investigators are searching for 38-year-old Jesse Phillips, a murder suspect who has been on the run since May 24, 2026. Phillips is accused of shooting a man in the chest in Pickett County, Tennessee, and fleeing the scene in a black pickup truck with a yellow hood. The vehicle was later found by sheriff's deputies in Clinton County, Kentucky, at a residence on Norman Cole Road. Phillips is described as a White male, 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 225 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted List, and a reward is offered for information leading to his capture. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities advise the public not to approach Phillips as he is considered armed and dangerous. Instead, they should call 911 if he is spotted.