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Two Tennessee National Guard soldiers shot and killed a 20-year-old man, Tyrin Johnson, in Memphis after authorities say Johnson turned and pointed a gun at them during a chase; no others were injured, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, as questions linger about the governor’s deployment of the guard and the Memphis Safe Task Force.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage after a fall and concussion, with recent scans showing decreased brain function, and is now focusing on recovery and her humanitarian work.
Dr. Shae Datta, co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center, emphasizes the seriousness of concussions and the importance of proper treatment and monitoring. Symptoms include headache, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, and treatment varies based on severity. Parents should ensure symptoms have completely resolved before allowing their child to return to sports, and imaging may be necessary in some cases. To prevent long-term consequences, it's crucial to report and treat concussions promptly, and a multidisciplinary team can assess an athlete's readiness to return to play.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Sumner County Sheriff’s Office met with the biological parents of missing 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who has autism, but did not disclose the purpose of the meeting or its lead. Despite an AMBER Alert and a search of a Kentucky landfill yielding no leads, there is no evidence of foul play in Sebastian's disappearance.
The manhunt continues for Kenneth DeHart, who is accused of fatally shooting a Tennessee deputy and injuring another. The Blount County Sheriff's Office has increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to his arrest, and the TBI has issued warrants for his arrest. DeHart's girlfriend and brother are facing charges for "accessory after the fact," and authorities are urging anyone with security footage to come forward with information.
The body of Pauline Pusser, wife of former Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser, was exhumed after more than 50 years following a new tip in the unsolved 1967 murder. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation oversaw the exhumation, as there was never an autopsy performed on her body. Pauline Pusser was killed in McNairy County in 1967, and the investigation into her killing has remained active. Buford Pusser, known for his efforts to combat organized crime, was also seriously wounded in the same incident and later died in a car wreck in 1974.
Researchers at Georgetown University have discovered that memory loss from repeated head impacts, such as those experienced by athletes, is linked to the failure to reactivate specific memory-forming neurons, rather than permanent damage. Using lasers to activate these neurons, they successfully reversed amnesia in mice, suggesting potential for non-invasive human treatments. The study provides new insights into memory issues in individuals with repeated head impacts and offers hope for developing treatments to recover cognitive function in humans affected by such injuries.
A Sevierville Police K-9 was shot and seriously injured during an officer-involved shooting in Sevier County, Tennessee. The incident occurred when law enforcement officers were following up on a felony evading charge at a residence in the New Center community. One person was killed and two others were seriously injured. The TBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) director, David Rausch, shared new details about the contents of the manifesto left by The Covenant School shooter at a Tennessee Sheriffs' Association meeting. The material found by investigators at the shooter's Nashville home, including handwritten journals, videos, and computer hard drives, indicates no clear motive or specific political, religious, or social issues. The primary focus in the journals is on idolizing those who committed prior school shootings. The shooter appears to have acted alone and followed their lead, planning for months. The investigation is ongoing, and a clear motive remains a mystery.