Friday 11th July 2025

TN Dept. of Correction Special Agent Wounded By A Most Wanted Fugitive Monday Night in Jackson

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A special agent with the Tennessee Department of Correction Office of Investigations and Conduct has been treated and released from the hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds while approaching the residence of a wanted fugitive Monday evening in Jackson, according to a news release from the TN Dept. of Correction.

TDOC Apprehension and Enforcement Unit (AEU) Agent Joe Frye was part of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force when he was ambushed while approaching the fugitive’s residence, located in the 200 block of Morning Side Drive, in Jackson.  Bobby Joe Claybrook, Jr., 39, was added to the TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list Friday, August 7, 2020.  Claybrook was being sought by Dyersburg Police, United States Marshal Service, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for attempted second degree murder, felon in possession of a handgun, and three counts of aggravated assault.

TDOC Commissioner Tony Parker said, “Agent Frye is a courageous and dedicated public servant who gives his all to enhance public safety in our state.  Earlier (Monday night) tonight, I spoke with Joe from his hospital room. He is in good spirits and thankful to everyone for their support and prayers.  We are all grateful for the work of the men and women in the TDOC and all law enforcement agencies who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the people of Tennessee.”

Agent Frye has been with the TDOC for 25 years.  He serves as a special deputy assigned to the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Task Force.  He was treated at a local hospital and released with minor injuries Monday night.

Helicopters circled the area of the incident, while officers, agents and Marshals remained in a standoff with Claybrook who had barricaded himself inside the home. Law enfrocement urged those in the immediate area to remain inside their homes as they worked to apprehend the suspect.

According to TBI, Claybrook surrendered without incident and was taken into custody around 9:32 p.m. Monday.

TBI’s investigation remains active and ongoing.

 

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