Two Tennessee National Guard members on patrol with local police in Memphis fatally shot a man during a pursuit early Sunday morning, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. after officers responded to reports of gunshots.
The Memphis Police Department stated that the soldiers were participating in a crime-fighting patrol when they began pursuing an armed man on foot. According to the police department, the man turned toward the soldiers with a handgun before being shot.
NPR reported that National Guard troops fired their weapons, killing the man who was armed with a handgun. State investigators will be handling the case.
The Washington Times specified that two Tennessee National Guard members were involved in the shooting. Authorities said the man turned toward the soldiers with a gun during the downtown pursuit.
PBS Newshour reported that the soldiers were responding with local police to reports of gunshots around 4 a.m. when they began pursuing an armed man fleeing on foot.
No further details regarding the investigation have been released at this time.
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