Memphis Police are on the search for a suspect involved in a terrifying home invasion robbery that occurred in Parkway Village. FOX13 Memphis reports that the incident happened just after 12:30 a.m. on June 15 in the 3600 block of Durrand Drive, a residential area bordered by Winchester Road and Lamar Avenue. According to the Memphis Police Department, the suspect, who was armed, initially confronted a person outside the home and then forcefully entered the residence.
The ordeal continued with the assailant demanding the occupants of the home to lay on the ground at gunpoint. Besides pushing one victim to the floor, the suspect hit another person on the head with the handgun, escaping with several hundred dollars in cash, mentioned in a statement obtained by Local Memphis. The police are trying to identify the suspect, who left five individuals traumatized by the harrowing event.
Further details provided by WREG describe how the confrontation began outside the apartment complex. The victim, while speaking to someone on the phone, was approached by the masked suspect. Upon reentering the apartment, the victim was shoved inside, marking the beginning of the robbery. The suspect's boldness is cause for concern in the community, as it added an additional layer of fear to an already distressing situation.
Memphis Police Department has released a photo of the suspect who was wearing a hood over his head in an attempt to gather any information that can lead to an arrest. Members of the community are urged to contact the authorities if they recognize the individual or have any relevant information related to the case. The suspect, given the violence of the assault, has placed the neighborhood on high alert, with many residents feeling a sense of unease. The Memphis Police is urging anyone with knowledge about the robbery to come forward, as captured by Local Memphis.
