2 shot, including 13-year-old, after suspect allegedly attacked mother in Southeast Oak Cliff
DALLAS - Dallas police have arrested a suspect accused of shooting a man and a teenager not far from Paul Quinn College on Tuesday morning.
The shooting happened on Happy Canyon Drive, which is across the street from the school in Southeast Oak Cliff, at about 7:30 a.m.
25-year-old Marlon Perkins allegedly attacked his mother at her house. Two neighbors, a 13-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man, intervened.
Perkins then allegedly got a gun and shot up their home. Both the man and teen were taken to the hospital.
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Neighbor Salomon Pleitez says he helped rescue Perkins’ mother from her son.
The mother’s boyfriend tells FOX 4 off-camera Perkins was accused of stealing $900 from her. Perkins allegedly made threats to those who intervened during his attack.
"And the guy, he got the car, and he left. And 10 minutes later, he came back," Pleitez said. "And he start shooting to the house like a crazy guy."
Marlon Perkins (Source: Dallas County Jail)
The family says nearly a dozen people live inside Pleitez’s home. Evidence markers reveal where bullets entered.
Two people were shot, according to Dallas police. Pleitez’s 13-year-old nephew is one of them. The teen was shot in the leg.
The other victim is Pleitez’ friend: 20-year-old Eliomar Morles. He was also shot in the leg. Now out of the hospital, he spoke to FOX 4 through a translator.
"I’m scared that he’s going to come and do the same thing," he said.
Perkins has a criminal history. He previously pled guilty to felonies including aggravated robbery, assault family violence, evading arrest and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. It’s unclear where he got a gun from.
"I never think that he’s going to come and do those things," Pleitez said.
And while it was a terrifying start to the day, Pleitez feels fortunate that everyone inside his household will see a brighter day.
"I feel so thankful with God because she’s alive. He’s alive," he said.
Dallas man, teen shot after trying to help woman
A Dallas man and a teenager are in the hospital after trying to step in to help a woman who was allegedly being attacked by her son. 25-year-old Marlon Perkins allegedly left the area, then came back with a gun and shot up the home of his mother's neighbors.
Perkins was arrested on Tuesday afternoon.
Perkins was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a controlled substance, deadly conduct, unlawful possession of a firearm and burglary assault.