Man killed in home invasion robbery
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DYERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT:
One Dead, Two Arrested After Home Invasion
DYERSBURG— One area man is dead, and two others are arrested and charged in a home-invasion style robbery this week.
Dyersburg Police Chief Thomas Langford said the department has been investigating the incident since it was reported just before 8 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025. The department continues to investigate different aspects of the incident.
Jeremiah Terry
Raymon Patton
The initial investigation reveals Christopher Terry, 19, of Tiptonville, was shot during the home invasion after the resident defended himself, Langford said. Jeremiah Terry, 18, of Dyersburg, and Raymon V. Patton, 20, of Dyersburg, were arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated robbery, attempted second-degree murder, and possessing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
The incident began when police responded to a shots-fired complaint in the area of Upper Finley Road at about 7:45 p.m. Monday, according to the Dyersburg police report.
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