Tennessee National Guard Troops Trained Guns on Dying Man After Guard Member Shot Him, Video Shows
Prosecutors' footage shows the aftermath of the shooting of Tyrin Johnson, 20, who was shot and killed by the National Guard in July.
TL;DR
- Video released by Shelby County District Attorney's office shows Tennessee National Guard troops aiming their handguns at Tyrin Johnson after he was shot and lay on the ground.
- Johnson, 20, was shot and killed by a guard member on July 5; an autopsy indicated he was shot in the back, contrary to initial police and National Guard reports.
- The guard members were part of a federal task force deployed to cities described as having high crime rates.
- Authorities stated the troops were responding to reports of gunshots and pursued an armed man fleeing on foot.
- Footage does not show the initial encounter or the moment of the shooting.
- The district attorney has not yet decided whether to file charges.