Jackson Police are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a store employee during an armed robbery. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ridgecrest Cellars, located at 2880 Ridgecrest Road in Jackson, Tennessee. According to police reports and witness accounts, the suspect entered the business around 9 p.m. and brandished a weapon while demanding cash from the staff. After obtaining money from an employee, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking one individual. The victim, identified as 56-year-old Suresh Patel, was found deceased at the scene. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a gray hoodie, jeans, and black work-style boots. He concealed his face with a paintball-style mask and fled the area in a white sedan. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or location to come forward. The Jackson Police Department is leading the investigation and is seeking public assistance to locate the individual responsible for the deadly crime. Tips can be provided to the Jackson Police Department. This case remains an active investigation as law enforcement works to apprehend the suspect and bring closure to the victim's family.