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Memphis police chief calls treatment of Tyre Nichols a 'failing of basic humanity' [View all]
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151621971/tyre-nichols-memphis-police-chief Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said Wednesday that her officers' treatment of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who died three days after a traffic stop, was a "failing of basic humanity."
Nichols, who was Black, died on Jan. 10, days after being pulled over for reckless driving. He fled the scene of the traffic stop but was ultimately taken into custody after what police said were two "confrontations" with officers.
Authorities said Nichols complained of "shortness of breath" after his arrest and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Nichols' family said the police beat him so badly that he became unrecognizable.
Five Memphis police officers, who are all Black, and two Memphis Fire Department employees, were fired as a result of the incident.
Nichols, who was Black, died on Jan. 10, days after being pulled over for reckless driving. He fled the scene of the traffic stop but was ultimately taken into custody after what police said were two "confrontations" with officers.
Authorities said Nichols complained of "shortness of breath" after his arrest and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Nichols' family said the police beat him so badly that he became unrecognizable.
Five Memphis police officers, who are all Black, and two Memphis Fire Department employees, were fired as a result of the incident.
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