Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis fatally shot a man during a downtown pursuit early Sunday morning. Authorities identified the man as Tyrin Johnson, 20, who turned toward the guardsmen with a gun before being shot.
Key Takeaways
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot Tyrin Johnson during a pursuit in downtown Memphis after he turned toward them with a gun. The incident is under investigation by the TBI.
- Two National Guard members shot and killed Tyrin Johnson during a foot chase
- Johnson was armed and turned toward guardsmen, who opened fire
- TBI investigating circumstances of the shooting
- No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Shots Fired | 1 Difference | Majority reports no comment on number of shots fired; HuffPost and Los Angeles Times cite family account | ▼ |
| Task Force Arrests | Broad Agreement | Task force led to over 10,000 arrests in Memphis since October |
Number Of Shots Fired
▼Majority reports no comment on number of shots fired; HuffPost and Los Angeles Times cite family account
Task Force Arrests
Broad AgreementTask force led to over 10,000 arrests in Memphis since October
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The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when the National Guard members and local police responded to reports of gunshots in downtown Memphis. The guardsmen opened fire after Johnson fled on foot and turned toward them with his weapon, according to the city's police department.
Johnson died at the scene despite attempts by two National Guard medical specialists to administer first aid. His family members were informed that he had been shot twice in the chest, though law enforcement authorities did not immediately confirm this information or comment on the number of shots fired.
The shooting is being investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Mayor Paul Young described the incident as "unfortunate" and said he was awaiting the results of the TBI investigation before making further comments. The National Guard members are part of a federal task force created by President Donald Trump, which has led to over 10,000 arrests in Memphis since its deployment in October.
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