August 28, 2026

Autopsy Confirms Tennessee National Guard Shot Tyrin Johnson in the Back

Tyrin Johnson, 20, was shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard members during an encounter in Memphis, contradicting police claims that he was facing them with a gun.
An autopsy report shows the bullet entered from the back, suggesting Johnson was running away when shot, raising questions about the justification for the use of force.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's inquiry into the incident remains ongoing, with no criminal charges filed against the involved officers.

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