Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the back
Summary
A 20-year-old man named Tyrin Johnson was fatally shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard members in Memphis, according to an autopsy report. This finding contradicts initial official claims that he was shot in the chest after pointing a gun at the guards.Key Facts
- Tyrin Johnson was shot on July 5 in Memphis and later died from a bullet wound that entered his back and pierced his lung.
- Authorities first said Johnson was shot in the chest after he aimed a gun at the National Guard members.
- The autopsy report shows the bullet entered his back, not the chest as previously reported.
- Johnson was carrying a handgun magazine with bullets, and open carry of guns is legal in Tennessee.
- The death was ruled a homicide, meaning it was caused by another person, but no criminal charges have been filed.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says its probe is ongoing and has not confirmed claims that Johnson pointed a gun at guards.
- Johnson’s family and their lawyer are calling for accountability and transparency about the shooting.
- The National Guard was in Memphis as part of a task force created by President Donald Trump to reduce crime in some U.S. cities.
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