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National Guard troops involved in fatal shooting in downtown Memphis

On July 5, 2026, National Guard troops shot and killed a man armed with a handgun in downtown Memphis. The case will be investigated by state officials.

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On July 5, 2026, National Guard troops shot and killed a man armed with a handgun in downtown Memphis. The case will be investigated by state officials.

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National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis

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National Guard troops involved in fatal shooting in downtown Memphis