MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-jurisdictional incident Saturday, May 30, 2026, involving a suspect wanted in connection with multiple violent offenses occurring along Interstate 40.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a BOLO alert regarding a suspect and vehicle who was alleged to have been involved in a shooting incident in Fayette County. Information received indicated that the suspect subsequently traveled eastbound on Interstate 40 and, near mile marker 113, allegedly at this location, the suspect discharged a firearm at another individual. This shooting did result in a victim being struck by gunfire. It is believed that the victim in this shooting is in stable condition at the time of this press release. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is currently investigating that incident.
At approximately 2 PM this date, a Madison County deputy observed the suspect vehicle in the area of Highway 70. The deputy attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, where the suspect then fled.
The pursuit continued onto Ridgecrest Road. During the pursuit, the deputy attempted to perform a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) maneuver on the suspect vehicle. The deputy and the suspect traveled multiple roads, ending up traveling west on Highway 70. During this pursuit, the suspect began to fire a weapon at the deputy’s vehicle, striking the patrol vehicle. In response to the immediate threat, the deputy discharged his weapon in an effort to stop the vehicle and protect the public and law enforcement personnel.
During the pursuit, a Jackson Police Department officer successfully deployed spike strips. However, the vehicle was able to continue onto Whitehall Street, where it later came to rest. The suspect, a 41-year-old white male reportedly from the state of Louisiana, was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex.
Neither the suspect nor any law enforcement personnel were injured during this incident. Information regarding the suspect’s identity and potential charges will be released as it becomes available and in accordance with applicable law and investigative procedures.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Jackson Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for their assistance and coordinated efforts in safely bringing this dangerous incident to a conclusion.
