Police: Mom turns son in to police for robbing, shooting at couple
A Memphis mother took action when she said she saw her son robbing a couple on the news.
On Sunday, April 22, a man came up to the home on the 5000 block of Berta Road asking for a ride, and then pointed a handgun at the victim. The man's wife then came out of the house and saw what was happening.
She went into the home and retrieved a handgun. She fired one shot in the air, and the suspect ran.
While he was running, he shot at the woman who then returned fire at the suspect.
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Surveillance footage of the exchange went viral when thousands of people shared the story and video across social media.
A Memphis mother was watching the news and recognized the robber as her 20-year-old son, Derriontay N. Perry.
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She did not hesitate to call the police. Officers arrested her son without incident on April 25.
Perry is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated robbery.
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