Police say a Memphis family argument turned into a felony-level nightmare early Friday, after a woman allegedly tried to run over her child’s father and his mother near Park and South Greer Street.
Court records show the woman, identified as Jashunte Lewis, is now facing a stack of serious charges, including two counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and one count of domestic assault resulting in bodily harm. Both victims were taken to a local hospital with injuries to their arms and legs, and police say the older woman also suffered injuries to her face.
How police say it unfolded
According to court filings, Lewis pulled up to the home in a white 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, and an argument broke out in the driveway, as reported by Action News 5. Investigators say Lewis first put the car in reverse and nearly hit the man. She then allegedly shifted into drive and hit both him and his mother, dragging them about 20 feet into the street.
The impact reportedly damaged the car so badly that the driver's side door would not close. Memphis Fire crews took both victims to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to Action News 5.
What the charges mean
Prosecutors booked Lewis on two counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and a domestic-assault charge. Under Tennessee law, second-degree murder is defined as a “knowing killing,” and the state’s criminal-attempt statute treats attempted homicide as an inchoate offense that usually carries a felony sentence one class lower than the completed crime. That structure still exposes defendants to substantial prison time, according to Justia and Justia, which summarizes the statutes courts rely on.
Police: Video captured the incident
The Memphis Police Department says the entire confrontation was caught on video and that officers later found Lewis with the driver’s door still open before taking her into custody, according to Action News 5. The outlet reports that Lewis waived her Miranda rights and spoke with investigators.
Her bond information had not yet been posted, and her next court appearance is scheduled for May 18.
The case will now move through Shelby County’s criminal court system in the coming weeks. If Lewis is convicted on the most serious counts, she could be looking at years behind bars. This story will be updated as new court filings or official statements become available.
