Video shows Tennessee guard troops pointing guns at dying man after shooting

The Guardian reported that footage released by county prosecutors shows Tennessee National Guard troops in Memphis training their handguns on a man who was already dying on a sidewalk. The man, identified as 20‑year‑old Tyrin Johnson, had been shot in the back by a guard member in July and was left mortally wounded. In the video, a Memphis police officer’s body‑camera audio can be heard calling for an ambulance and then asking the troops, “Hey, you guys got a medical kit or anything?” The clip, which prosecutors made public on Monday, captures the moments after the fatal shooting and the subsequent actions of the guard members as they pointed their weapons at the victim.

Why it matters

The footage raises questions about the conduct of National Guard personnel following a lethal use of force, highlighting concerns over accountability and emergency response.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

3 Nov 2026, 08:43 IST

Key names

Memphis, Tyrin Johnson, July Tennessee

Section

World

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• The GuardianTennessee national guard trained guns on dying man after guard member shot him, video shows 3 Nov, 08:43

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