Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 28, 2026 —

An autopsy report has indicated that a 20-year-old armed man was fatally shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard members in Memphis. This finding reportedly contradicts initial accounts provided by police, which had stated the individual was facing the troops at the time of the shooting.

Details surrounding the incident, including the specific date and circumstances under which the shooting occurred, were not provided in the initial summary. The identity of the 20-year-old victim has not been publicly released. The autopsy report’s findings suggest a discrepancy between the medical examiner’s conclusions and the information previously released by law enforcement regarding the man’s position when shots were fired.

The report indicates the victim was armed, but further specifics regarding the type of weapon or its alleged use were not detailed. The Tennessee National Guard’s involvement in the incident is noted, though their specific role or the operational context for their presence was not elaborated upon. The contradiction highlighted by the autopsy report raises questions about the sequence of events leading to the fatality.

Information regarding the official investigation into the shooting, including whether charges have been filed or further actions are pending, was not available. The name of the Tennessee National Guard members involved has also not been provided. The case remains under review, with the autopsy findings serving as a critical piece of information that may impact the ongoing understanding or investigation of the incident in Memphis.


Story summarized from the original created by AP via Scripps News Group on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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