Paul Young

Paul Young is identified as the individual who was fatally shot by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. This incident marks the second fatal shooting by law enforcement in Memphis within a four-day period. Earlier on Sunday, National Guard soldiers on patrol in Memphis also shot and killed a man. Authorities stated that this individual turned and pulled a gun on the troops during a chase. The National Guard had been controversially deployed by Governor Bill Lee in October to support a federal crime-fighting initiative. The recent fatal shootings highlight ongoing concerns regarding law enforcement actions and public safety in Memphis.