State authorities investigating fatal National Guard shooting of Memphis man
Summary
State authorities in Tennessee are investigating the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson by two National Guard members in Memphis. The guardsmen fired after Johnson reportedly pointed a handgun at them during a foot chase early Sunday morning.Key Facts
- The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Sunday in Memphis.
- Tyrin Johnson was shot and killed by two National Guard troops.
- The National Guard was working with Memphis police as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
- Guardsmen fired after Johnson reportedly aimed a gun at them.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is leading the investigation.
- About 1,472 National Guardsmen remain deployed in Memphis under orders paid by the federal government but controlled by the state governor.
- National Guard troops are usually involved in support roles and not direct policing.
- Local officials, including Memphis Mayor Paul Young and State Senator London Lamar, have called for a thorough and transparent investigation.
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