Who Is Tyrin Johnson? Autopsy Says National Guard Shot Him in the Back
Autopsy says Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back by National Guard, raising questions about police account.
Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old man, was fatally shot by members of the Tennessee National Guard during a Fourth of July weekend pursuit in Memphis, according to an autopsy report. The autopsy revealed that a single bullet entered Johnson's right side and exited through the upper right side of his chest, moving from back to front. This contradicts the initial account provided by police and National Guard members, who stated that Johnson was fleeing on foot and turned toward the soldiers with a firearm before they opened fire.
The autopsy found no evidence of a close-range shooting, such as soot, stippling, or a muzzle imprint. Johnson's family expressed growing concerns about the shooting, emphasizing the significance of the autopsy findings, which place him in the back when he was killed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee National Guard have stated that their investigation into the incident remains open and ongoing.
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