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Coverage of Tennessee National Guard in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 14 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 17:17 UTC
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  • CRIMEJul 8 · 17:17 UTCWPLN NASHVILLE
    The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

    The family of Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify law enforcement's account of the incident. Memphis police stated the National Guard members, part of a crime-fighting patrol, shot Tyrin after he allegedly turned toward them with a gun while fleeing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats and advocacy groups are calling for transparency and an end to the federal task force's presence.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 03:19 UTCWTVF NEWSCHANNEL5 NASHVILLE
    A Nashville grandfather demands video evidence after grandson killed by National Guard soldiers in Memphis

    A Nashville grandfather is demanding video evidence after his 20-year-old grandson was shot and killed by Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, which occurred when Memphis police pursued Tyrin Johnson after he allegedly fired shots, with National Guard soldiers joining the chase and escalating the encounter. The family seeks transparency and plans to consult an attorney as they await further details.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 23:18 UTCWTOP DC
    The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

    The family of Tyrin Johnson, a man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify police claims that he was armed. Memphis police stated the National Guard members were responding to gunfire, while the family disputes the narrative. Tennessee Senate Democrats and local officials are calling for a transparent investigation and immediate release of evidence.

  • CRIMEJul 6 · 22:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

    The grandfather of Tyrin Johnson, a man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify the police account that his grandson turned toward guard members with a gun. Memphis police stated the National Guard was responding to gunfire reports, while the family disputes the narrative, asserting deadly force was unnecessary. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats have called for transparency and the release of any available video.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 21:44 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

    The family of a man shot by two members of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis is demanding the release of a video. The man's grandfather is seeking answers about the incident.

  • CRIMEJul 6 · 21:43 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

    The family of Tyrin Johnson, a man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, demands the release of video footage to challenge the police account of the incident. Memphis police claim the National Guard members, part of a federal crime-fighting initiative, fired after Johnson allegedly turned toward them with a gun. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats are calling for transparency in the investigation.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 21:10 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    National Guard troops on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot 20-year-old man, according to TBI

    Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old described by Memphis lawmakers as a student and young father, was fatally shot by two Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a foot chase in Memphis, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The National Guard was part of a task force established by an executive order from President Donald Trump to address crime in the city, and the incident is under independent investigation.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 13:53 UTCWASHINGTON TIMES
    National Guard soldiers on patrol with Memphis police fatally shoot armed man, officials say

    Tennessee National Guard soldiers deployed to Memphis as part of President Trump's anti-crime crackdown fatally shot an armed man while responding to reports of gunfire. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred on Sunday.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 12:52 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis

    Tennessee National Guard soldiers shot and killed Tyrin Johnson, 20, after he turned and pulled a gun on them during a chase in Memphis. The deployment of the National Guard was controversial and at the instigation of Trump, according to authorities.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 11:54 UTCCBS NEWS
    1 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say

    Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, according to authorities.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 01:39 UTCWTOP DC
    National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say

    Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a pursuit after he turned toward them with a gun. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances, and the incident involves a task force established by President Donald Trump to address crime in Democrat-led cities.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 01:39 UTCWGN9 CHICAGO
    National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say

    Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit. The Guard members are part of a federal task force in Memphis created by President Donald Trump.

  • SECURITYJul 5 · 20:03 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say

    Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit. The incident occurred as part of a patrol operation in the city.

  • SECURITYMay 14 · 11:00 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    ACLU lawsuit: ‘Startling pattern’ of First Amendment violations by Memphis Safe Task Force

    The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Memphis Safe Task Force, alleging First Amendment violations through retaliation, intimidation, and harassment against individuals recording their activities. The lawsuit challenges a Tennessee law requiring observers to stay 25 feet away, which the ACLU claims stifles documentation. The DOJ disputes these claims, citing over 9,000 arrests by the Task Force, which was established by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis.