Autopsy Confirms Guard Shot 20-Year-Old in Back

Autopsy findings contradict earlier police accounts by showing that Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old armed man, was shot in the back during a Memphis pursuit by members of the Tennessee National Guard assigned to a city task force. Officials say Johnson turned toward guards with a gun as officers chased him after a shots-fired call near downtown Memphis, with the guards claiming they fired after he presented a threat. The medical examiner’s report indicates the bullet entered Johnson’s back and exited through his chest, a detail reported by multiple outlets and under review by authorities. The Memphis Safe Task Force, created by President Donald Trump, has been involved in several fatal shootings in recent months as part of broader anti-crime efforts in the city. Family representatives contest the officers’ justification for the shooting, asking for accountability as the investigation proceeds. Autopsy results were released amid ongoing inquiries into how the incident occurred and potential prosecutions will be considered by the District Attorney’s office.