National Guard Shooting Probe
State authorities investigate a fatal Tennessee National Guard shooting in Memphis.
July 6, 2026 · Updated Jul 6, 9:03pm ET
Associated PressThe family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
ABC NewsState authorities investigating fatal National Guard shooting of Memphis man
Military TimesTennessee National Guard soldiers on patrol shoot, kill civilian during armed pursuit
NBC NewsNational Guard soldiers fatally shoot man who had gun in downtown Memphis
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What happened
The Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationTennessee Bureau of Investigationinvestigative law enforcement agency within the state of Tennessee is investigating after two Tennessee National Guard soldiers shot and killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in downtown Memphis shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday. Authorities said Memphis police
Memphis Police Departmentlaw enforcement agency in Memphis, Tennessee responding to a shots-fired call saw an armed man carrying a handgun flee, and that guardsmen on patrol shot Johnson after he pointed a firearm at them. The soldiers were patrolling as part of a federal task force created by President Donald Trump. Johnson’s grandfather, Evaniel Johnson, is demanding the release of video footage and answers from law enforcement.
