National Guard Shooting in Memphis | Virginia Beach News

Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a predawn pursuit in Memphis, sparking renewed scrutiny over the federal task force’s role in the city’s ongoing violence crisis. The guardsmen, part of the Trump-backed Memphis Safe Task Force, responded to gunfire reports and claimed Johnson turned toward them with a weapon. Johnson died despite medical aid; the guardsmen were unharmed. This marks at least the fourth officer-involved shooting tied to the task force since its October deployment, fueling local controversy over federal presence amid Memphis’s persistent crime challenges. 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/fd37219b244e7b47