Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.

A state investigation is underway after members of Tennessee’s National Guard shot and killed a 20-year-old man in downtown Memphis on Sunday morning, while they were patrolling the streets as part of a task force created by President Donald Trump.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a foot pursuit in downtown Memphis early Sunday after authorities said he turned toward them with a gun, officials said.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy confirmed the shooting took place in Downtown Memphis early on July 5.

Two Tennessee National Guard soldiers assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force fired shots during a foot pursuit in the early hours of Sunday morning, killing a 20-year-old armed man, according to the

As protesters shouted, administration officials touted accomplishments from the nearly year-long deployment at a ceremony honoring troops and the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.

National Guard soldiers on Trump-backed task force kill man during pursuit in Memphis: police - Mayor Paul Young called the shooting an ‘unfortunate incident’ and said he was waiting to see the result

The Oklahoma National Guard Museum has moved to a new, larger location in Oklahoma City with free admission.