Task Force Shooting in Memphis | Bangor News

Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Another deadly incident involving a federal task force in Memphis: DEA agents executed a drug warrant at a hotel Wednesday morning, forced entry when the occupant refused to open the door, and fatally shot the man inside. No officers were injured, but a Memphis police officer was part of the team. This marks the second fatal shooting by a task force member in just four days — last Sunday, National Guard members killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a pursuit, claiming he turned toward them with a gun. The Memphis Safe Task Force, formed last year to deploy federal agents and National Guard…