He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from NPR says: Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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