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Family of man shot by Tennessee National Guard demands answers
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old man, was fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard members in Memphis while they responded to a report of gunfire; his grandfather, Evaniel Johnson, disputes claims that Tyrin pointed a gun at the guards and demands video evidence to verify the police narrative.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the shooting, confirming two guard members fired their weapons; the Memphis Police Department has not disclosed details about video footage or its release timeline.
- Local Democratic leaders and the ACLU call for a transparent investigation and urge the disbanding of the federal task force, citing community concerns about armed soldiers patrolling Memphis streets.
- Tyrin Johnson had no significant criminal history and was a former Tennessee State University student; his grandfather had plans for him to take on a role in the family real estate business before his death.
- The National Guard's presence in Memphis, initiated under President Trump to combat crime, has been controversial, with mixed local responses and previous incidents involving fatal shootings by task force officers.
