Autopsy Reveals Tennessee National Guard Shot Armed Man in Back
A medical examiner’s report indicates that a Tennessee National Guardsman fatally shot a 20-year-old armed man in the back during a standoff in Memphis. The findings have intensified scrutiny over the use of force by military personnel in domestic law enforcement operations.
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Autopsy Shows Man Killed by National Guard in Memphis Was Shot in Back
The death of the man after a confrontation with National Guard troops is under investigation. An autopsy by a medical examiner shows that he was shot in the back and declared it a homicide.
By Emily Cochrane
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Officials said Tyrin Johnson turned toward guard members with gun while running as report shows he was shot in back Tennessee national guard members assigned to a federal anti-crime taskforce in Memphis fatally shot an armed 20-year-old man in the back, according to an autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press, contradicting police accounts that said the man was facing the troops when they fired. Authorities have said that Tyrin Johnson turned toward guard members with a gun while runni...
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Read full article →Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the back
A bullet fired by members of the Tennessee National Guard entered the back of 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson, pierced his lung and killed him, an autopsy report shows, contradicting the initial account given by officials.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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