Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis called the incident “heinous, reckless and inhumane” — conduct she said people can see for themselves when body camera video of the stop is released in the coming days.
in a traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols were"directly responsible" for his"physical abuse," the city's police chief said Wednesday night., Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said other officers remained under investigation in connection with alleged policy violations during the Jan. 7 stop.The five officers terminated last week"were found to be directly responsible for the physical abuse of Mr. Nichols," Davis said.
Davis asked people to protest peacefully and said authorities would review the department’s specialized units to ensure officers follow department policies during encounters. Previous efforts to reach the officers have been unsuccessful. Efforts Wednesday night were also unsuccessful.
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