Memphis Shooting Sparks Outcry | Memphis News

A 20-year-old man, Tyrin Johnson, was fatally shot by National Guard soldiers during a Sunday morning police pursuit in Memphis, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. The incident, involving the Memphis Safe Task Force, has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers including Rep. Justin Pearson, who demands the Guard’s removal from the city, and Senators Akbari and Lamar, who urge an independent TBI investigation and release of footage. Both the Guard and Mayor Young have declined to comment pending the investigation’s conclusion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/613d7cb88af7aa8f