Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 04, 2026 4:13 PM CT | Published: September 04, 2026 2:45 PM CT

An autopsy shows the cause of death for Jonah Neal on May 20 in Raleigh was a bullet fired by an agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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