UPDATE: Family of Tyre Nichols, Attorney Ben Crump hold news conference (CBS News)
Memphis, TN (1/21/2023) – The Memphis Police Department has concluded its administrative investigation into the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols.
After a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding this incident, we have determined that five (5) MPD officers violated multiple department policies, including excessive use of force, duty to intervene, and duty to render aid.
Each officer charged was terminated from the Memphis Police Department. The Memphis Police Department is committed to protecting and defending the rights of every citizen in our city. The egregious nature of this incident is not a reflection of the good work that our officers perform, with integrity, every day.
The Memphis Police Officers pepper sprayed, tased, and beat Nichols, 29, during a traffic stop. Nichols died from his injuries several days later.
Body cam footage is expected to be released next week. The family has engaged Ben Crump to represent them.
