Tyrin Johnson Killed by National Guard in Memphis | Jackson News

A tragic shooting in Memphis claims the life of 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson, a new father who’d just returned home for the Fourth of July — killed by two Tennessee National Guard soldiers responding to gunfire. As the TBI investigates, conflicting accounts emerge: police say Johnson turned toward officers with a gun, while a source close to him claims he fired warning shots after feeling threatened. This incident adds to a troubling pattern — the Memphis Safe Task Force, deployed by Trump and Governor Lee, has been linked to at least five TBI shootings since its formation eight months ago. Family and friends are demanding accountability and clarity, questioning whether the task force is truly focused on violent criminals — or if this young man’s life was lost in a preventable escalation. 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/0afad15d6354208e