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2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say
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Key Points:
- Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot Tyrin Johnson, 20, during a downtown Memphis pursuit after he turned toward them with a gun, authorities reported.
- The soldiers were part of a federal task force created by President Trump to combat crime in Memphis, with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee supporting the deployment.
- Johnson died at the scene despite efforts by National Guard medical specialists, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the incident.
- Johnson's family described him as a young father and aspiring leader in the family business, expressing grief and awaiting investigation results before making judgments.
- The Memphis Safe Task Force, active since October, has made over 10,000 arrests amid ongoing concerns about violent crime in the city, with multiple officer-involved shootings linked to the task force.
