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Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- National Guard soldiers patrolling Memphis shot and killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson early Sunday after he allegedly pulled a gun on them during a chase, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
- The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. as troops responded to a report of gunfire; two National Guard soldiers fired, and Johnson died at the scene despite first aid attempts.
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young, who opposed the National Guard deployment by Governor Bill Lee, called the incident unfortunate and is awaiting the TBI investigation before commenting further.
- The National Guard deployment in Memphis, part of a controversial effort to address crime surges in Democratic-run cities, faced legal challenges but was ultimately upheld by the Tennessee court of appeals.
- Johnson’s family described him as a young father and university student with a promising future, expressing grief and a desire to review investigation findings and any available footage before making judgments.
