UPDATE: A Memphis woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly running over her ex-boyfriend multiple times with an SUV. The shocking incident occurred on October 21, 2023, in the 500 block of Gilleas Rd. Witnesses report a chaotic scene where 39-year-old Tanieka Ray drove her black SUV over the victim, identified only as Arthur, who sustained severe injuries.
Witness Carlos Brantley, who lives nearby, described the moment Ray “went crazy.” He described how she ran over Arthur, stating, “She almost killed him, man, broke both his hips, broke one of his legs.” Arthur was transported to the hospital by the Memphis Fire Department in non-critical condition, but his status was later upgraded to critical due to multiple broken bones and dislocated body parts.
The horrifying events unfolded around 11:30 a.m. when Brantley heard a commotion outside and rushed to help his neighbor. He witnessed Ray making U-turns in the street, yelling threats at Arthur, who was on the ground. “I was sitting in the house and heard some kind of ruckus… by the time I get outside, I see my neighbor laying in my driveway,” he recounted. Brantley flagged down Arthur’s brother for assistance while attempting to drag the injured man to safety.
Brantley revealed that during the attack, Ray threatened, “I’ll run over him again,” as she drove up and down the street. The situation escalated when Ray crashed into a light pole, nearly causing an explosion that could have affected the entire block. “I’m talking about everything was lit up,” Brantley said, expressing the chaos of the moment.
After fleeing the scene, Ray was located by police at a residence in the 700 block of E. Davant Ave. Once apprehended, she invoked her right to remain silent, refusing to speak without a lawyer present. Authorities confirmed that she has a prior arrest record for multiple counts of aggravated assault, indicating a troubling pattern of behavior.
Court documents reveal Ray is being held on a $250,000 bond at Jail East. As the investigation continues, the community is left shocked by the brutal nature of the attack. Brantley believes the motive was tied to the couple’s breakup, stating, “I guess she was trying to get back with him, and he just didn’t want to have any dealings with her anymore, and she just went crazy.”
As details emerge, this story highlights the urgent need for discussions surrounding domestic violence and mental health. The Memphis community awaits further updates as legal proceedings begin. Stay tuned for more developments on this alarming incident.
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