Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Calvin Jenks was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 14 and 54 in Tipton County.
During the stop, Trooper Jenks smelled marijuana from the vehicle and was told by the driver that there were drugs in the center console. When he asked the passenger if he had any drugs, the man produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Trooper Jenks once in the head and once in the body.
Both men fled the scene but were arrested 13 hours later in Nashville, approximately 200 miles from where the shooting occurred. In December 2007, one suspect was found guilty of the facilitation of first degree murder and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison. The second shooter also received a life sentence in June 2008.
Trooper Jenks' body was found next to his patrol car by two hunters who were in the area. His patrol car's video camera recorded the entire incident.
Trooper Jenks had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for almost 3 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, four brothers, a sister, grandparents and a large extended family.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Jenks gave the Tennessee Highway Patrol 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Tennessee. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Jenks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Calvin Wayne Jenks is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tennessee Highway Patrol, 6 of 41 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 14.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Calvin Wayne Jenks's cause is highlighted.
How Calvin Wayne Jenks Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Calvin Wayne Jenks is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Calvin Wayne Jenks was killed by handgun; .25 caliber.
Incident Location
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