Authorities in Memphis say two members of the Tennessee National Guard fatally shot a man during a predawn foot pursuit downtown. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs after police received reports of gunfire and that the National Guard members, assigned to patrol with local law enforcement, became involved while responding to the shots-fired call around 4 a.m. According to police and state officials cited by several sources, the Guard members pursued a man who was fleeing on foot. Investigators say the man was armed with a handgun and turned toward the soldiers, at which point the soldiers opened fire. The man later died from the gunshot wounds. Several reports identify the person killed as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson. The case is under investigation by state authorities, with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation described as handling the matter, rather than Memphis police. Reports also note the National Guard members were deployed as part of a task force connected to President Donald Trump’s anti-crime efforts, created through a “Memphis Safe Task Force” associated with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s administration. The precise sequence of events and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain subject to ongoing investigation.
National Guard members fatally shoot armed man during downtown pursuit in Memphis, authorities say
Authorities in Memphis say two members of the Tennessee National Guard fatally shot a man during a predawn foot pursuit downtown. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs after police received...
- Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shoot a man during a downtown Memphis foot pursuit.
- Officials say the incident begins after police respond to reports of gunfire around 4 a.m.
- Authorities report the man had a handgun and turned toward the soldiers before shots were fired.
- Investigators say the shooting occurs while National Guard members were patrolling as part of a Memphis anti-crime task force.
- The shooting is under state investigation, reported as handled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Authorities say the guardsmen shot the man when he pointed a firearm at them.
1 month agoA state investigation is underway after members of Tennessee’s National Guard shot and killed a 20-year-old man in downtown Memphis on Sunday morning, while they were patrolling the streets as part of a task force created by President Donald Trump.
1 month agoA fatal shooting in downtown Memphis involving two Tennessee National Guard members is under investigation after authorities say a 20-year-old man turned toward officers with a gun during a predawn foot pursuit.
1 month agoTwo Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man in Memphis on Sunday after he was found with a handgun, according to investigators. Tyrin Johnson was killed by soldiers who were on assignment as part of President Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force, deployed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R). “Preliminary information indicates the shooting...
1 month agoTennessee National Guard soldiers deployed to Memphis as part of President Trump's anti-crime crackdown shot and killed an armed man while responding to reports of gunfire on Sunday, authorities said.
1 month agoTwo Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
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