Hundreds gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Tyre Nichols, weeks after an encounter with police led to his death and sparked an outcry across the country
The Rev, Al Sharpton appeared with family members of Tyre Nichols during a funeral service for Mr. Nichols in Memphis, Tenn. Photo: Andrew Nelles/Press PoolMEMPHIS, Tenn.—Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Tyre Nichols, weeks after anCivil-rights leader Rev.
Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for Mr. Nichols, a 29-year-old FedEx worker who was pulled over by police on Jan. 7. Body-camera footage released by the city showed Mr. Nichols was repeatedly struck by officers. He died in a Memphis hospital three days later.
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