National Guard Shoots Dead Man in Memphis | Memphis News

At 4 AM on July 5, Memphis police responded to shots fired downtown, where Tyrin Johnson fled with a weapon—prompting two National Guard soldiers to open fire and kill him. This marks another tragic chapter in a troubling history: since 2020, National Guard involvement in fatal shootings has included the deaths of David McAtee in Louisville and civilians during the 1970 Kent State shootings and 1967 Detroit riots. Though legally restricted by the Posse Comitatus Act, Guard involvement in civilian law enforcement remains contentious. The Memphis incident is still under investigation, raising urgent questions about accountability and the Guard’s role in domestic unrest. 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/1a71d8252fd9858d