The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
Summary
A man named Tyrin Johnson was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard during a patrol in Memphis. His family wants the police to release video footage to show what happened, while officials are investigating the shooting.Key Facts
- Tyrin Johnson, 20 years old, was shot by Tennessee National Guard members during a patrol in Memphis.
- The National Guard was responding to a report of gunfire.
- Police say Johnson turned toward the guardsmen with a gun while running.
- Johnson’s grandfather disputes this and says Tyrin was carrying a gun for protection after a recent attack.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is reviewing the shooting and says two guard members fired their weapons.
- Johnson was shot twice in the chest, according to the family.
- The Memphis Police Department has not released any video footage yet.
- Local Democratic leaders are calling for full transparency and release of all video evidence.
- President Donald Trump created the task force that sent National Guard troops to Memphis to help fight crime.
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