Who Is Tyrin Johnson? Autopsy Says National Guard Shot Him in the Back
Summary
Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old man, was fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard members during a July 5 pursuit in Memphis. An autopsy found he was shot in the back, which challenges the initial police claim that he turned and pointed a gun at the soldiers before they fired.Key Facts
- Tyrin Johnson was killed early on July 5 in Memphis during a response to reported gunfire.
- The Tennessee National Guard was involved as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
- Police initially said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with a gun before they fired.
- The autopsy showed Johnson was shot in the back, with the bullet entering his right back and exiting his upper right chest.
- The autopsy found no signs the gun was fired at close range.
- Johnson was carrying a handgun magazine with bullets, which is not illegal under Tennessee law.
- His family is asking for video footage to clarify what happened before he was shot.
- The manner of death was classified as homicide, but no criminal charges have been filed yet.
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is still investigating the shooting.
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