The press release didn't survive the autopsy.
Spokesperson reads 'shot in chest, turned toward officers.' Behind them, the autopsy shows the bullet entered the back.
Source article: Autopsy: Guard shot Memphis man in back, contradicting police account.
Column metadata
- Published
- Pen name
- Editorial Board
- Topic tags
- crime
- Primary entities
- Tyrin Johnson, Tennessee National Guard, Memphis, West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, The Associated Press
- Themes
- Law enforcement, Use of force, Federal task force, accountability_of_power
- Floor values engaged
- human_life_and_dignity, Accountability of power, Truthfulness