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Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back
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· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victim, a 20-year-old armed man, was shot by Tennessee National Guard members. The report's findings have been reported, providing more information about the incident.
A fatal shooting incident has been disputed by autopsy results. The autopsy revealed a bullet entered the right side of the victim's back and exited through the upper chest. Authorities initially stated the man faced troops when shot.
Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The victim, a 20-year-old armed man, was shot by Tennessee National Guard members.
The autopsy report was obtained and shared, contradicting initial accounts of the shooting. The report's findings have been reported, providing more information about the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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