Two emergency medical technicians and a driver who responded to the scene where Memphis police officers beat Tyre Nichols have been fired.
A statement Monday from Chief Gina Sweat says the crew was responding to a person being pepper sprayed on Jan. 7.
Video of the incident involving the police officers and Nichols was released on Friday. It showed officers pepper spraying Nichols and beating him following a traffic stop and chase.
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