>MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An armed man was fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a pursuit in downtown Memphis early Sunday morning, prompting a state investigation into the deadly encounter.>The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the man as Tyrin Johnson and said agents are examining the circumstances that led to the shooting near Ida B. Wells Avenue just before 4 a.m. Sunday.>According to Memphis Police, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area and encountered several people leaving the scene. Police said one of those individuals was carrying a handgun. Memphis Police officers and Tennessee National Guard military police pursued the man as he fled.>Witnesses described a chaotic scene unfolding in the predawn hours.>“We pulled up, walked to the end of the street, then we heard gunshots. People take off running,” said witness Stevin Gilliam.>The TBI said Johnson turned toward National Guard personnel while armed during the pursuit. Two National Guard soldiers then opened fire, killing him. Authorities said no officers or Guardsmen were injured.>The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry at the request of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. Once agents complete their investigation, the findings will be turned over to the district attorney’s office for review and a determination on whether the shooting was legally justified.FIRST CONFIRMED KILL BY US NATIONAL GUARD IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
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>>538482922>Nigger does as nigger's do.>get shot.Lol. Why the fuck should any of us care?
