Man accused of biting infant sparks frantic multi-stop dash before takedown
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A Memphis man is accused of biting a baby in the face and fleeing multiple locations while claiming his parents were trying to kill him, according to a Tennessee affidavit.
Jerry L. Stark, 34, was charged with domestic assault after the incident, which unfolded at several locations early May 1 and later ended at a restaurant on North Hollywood Avenue, police said.
An affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital states that officers responded to a call at the Memphis Wings just before 1 a.m., where they found Stark screaming and panicking while holding the child at the business.
Witnesses told police that Stark was running around the area with the baby, calling for help and sometimes yelling that his parents were trying to kill him.
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Jerry L. Stark is accused of biting an infant during a chaotic incident in Memphis, according to an affidavit. (Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)
Before arriving at the restaurant, Stark was seen at several nearby locations, including two gas stations; Witnesses said she was carrying the baby and was acting erratically. She then ran south along North Hollywood Avenue toward the restaurant, holding the child in her arms.
Witnesses said that at work, Stark lay on the kitchen floor with the baby while continuing to scream for help. A few people noticed that the child was in distress and tried to intervene, telling the police that the baby was stuck and started to bruise.
An eyewitness told police that when Stark was asked what was wrong, he said, “My family is trying to kill me.”
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Police responded to the Memphis Wings restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee, where a man was accused of biting a baby during a chaotic incident, according to an affidavit. (Google Maps)
During the encounter, witnesses reported that Stark bit the child on the right side of his face. The witnesses eventually managed to remove the baby from her custody and fled the business before calling police, the affidavit states.
In video shared by a witness on social media, Stark can be seen inside the restaurant holding the door closed to prevent several people from leaving. Those holding the door can be heard threatening Stark if he tries to escape.
The person who shared the video said, “Seeing that baby’s face really broke my heart. I can’t even sleep thinking about that baby. The devil is busy but God is always on time.”
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A Memphis Police Department patrol car is parked on a street in Memphis, Tennessee. (Brad Vest/Getty Images)
The baby, who was injured in his face, was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and his condition was stated to be not critical.
The boy’s mother told cops that Stark had pushed her out of a moving vehicle earlier in the night, but police said they did not observe any visible injuries.
Stark was detained at the scene and taken to 201 Poplar Boulevard. The investigation into the incident continues.
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Jail records show Stark is being held without bail because he has not yet been evaluated. He is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Monday.
