The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating – WXXI News

Updated January 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM ET Memphis authorities released footage from the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police, as cities across the country prepare for the public’s response to the brutal incident. The footage was uploaded to Vimeo in four different parts from the Memphis Police Department. It includes graphic violence and shows police officers fatally beating Nichols. Nichols, a 29-year-old father and FedEx worker, was pulled over on Jan. 7 for what police said was reckless driving. After trying to flee on foot, Nichols was severely beaten by police. He died in a hospital three days later. Five officers have since been fired, and are facing charges of second-degree murder, assault and kidnapping. State and federal authorities are also investigating the officers. Following the release of this footage, more members of law enforcement could be facing punishment. After viewing the footage for the first time Friday night, Shelby County Sherriff Floyd Bonner said the actions of two additional deputies who arrived on scene following the beating is concerning. They have been relieved of duty pending an administrative investigation, Bonner said. “I have launched an internal investigation into the conduct of these deputies to determine
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