National Guard Shooting in Memphis | Memphis News

Two National Guard members in Memphis fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a high-speed chase early one morning — marking the fourth shooting and third fatal incident involving the Guard’s crime-fighting task force since October. Johnson, who had no major criminal record beyond minor traffic violations and a suspended license warrant, was seen fleeing with a handgun. Officers and Guard members pursued him; when Johnson turned toward the soldiers with his weapon, they fired. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the deadly encounter amid growing scrutiny of the Guard’s role in urban policing. 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/eb8c86db276799f8