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crime-and-public-safety17 hours ago•2 min saved

Shelby County DA releases bodycam footage of Memphis National Guard fatal shooting

Shelby County prosecutors released body camera and street footage showing Tennessee National Guard members pointing weapons at Tyrin Johnson as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk after being shot in the back. The July 5 incident involved a federal task force deployed by President Trump, and the released videos do not capture the moment of the fatal shot. An autopsy contradicts guard claims that Johnson was facing them with a gun, while District Attorney Steve Mulroy has not yet decided whether to file charges.

via CBS News|

#crime-and-public-safety #federal-task-force #memphis

us1 day ago•1 min saved

Video reveals Guard troops aimed weapons at dying man in Memphis

Shelby County prosecutors released body camera and street footage showing Tennessee National Guard members pointing handguns at Tyrin Johnson as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk after being shot in the back. The 20-year-old died from a single gunshot wound on July 5, 2025, during a federal task force operation. While guard reports claim Johnson pointed a weapon at them, an autopsy contradicts this, stating he was shot from behind. District Attorney Steve Mulroy has not yet decided whether to file charges, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues its inquiry into the incident.

via The Guardian|

#body-camera-footage #federal-task-force #memphis-shooting

crime-and-justice2 months ago•161 min saved

Autopsy reveals fatal Memphis shooting contradicts National Guard account

An autopsy report confirms that 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was fatally shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard members in Memphis, contradicting initial police claims that he was facing them with a weapon. The report, released in August 2026, details a single bullet entering Johnson's back and exiting his chest, with forensic evidence suggesting he was shot from a distance while fleeing. While authorities maintain Johnson posed a threat, his family and legal representatives argue the evidence proves he was not facing the troops. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently reviewing the case before referring it to the District Attorney for a prosecution decision.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #gun-violence #memphis-safe-task-force

crime-and-justice2 months ago•77 min saved

Autopsy reveals Tennessee Guard shot 20-year-old in back, contradicting official account

An autopsy report reveals that a 20-year-old man, Evaniel Johnson, was fatally shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard troops in Memphis, contradicting the official narrative that he was facing officers with a gun. The family’s attorney highlights this discrepancy, while no criminal charges have been filed.

via AP News|

#autopsy-report #crime-and-justice #evaniel-johnson

militarysecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tennessee National Guard Deployed to U.S. Southern Border Amid Political Tensions"

Tennessee National Guard soldiers are deploying to the U.S. Southern border to provide critical support in addressing rising crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Governor Bill Lee visited the soldiers ahead of their deployment to Texas and committed to deploying two waves of state active-duty soldiers to assist in securing the border, citing the unprecedented border crisis. The soldiers are volunteering for this mission as the federal government fails to act, with other state officials offering their support.

via WZTV|

#border-security #governor-bill-lee #militarysecurity