Memphis braces for release of video footage in Tyre Nichols beating

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 Memphis braces for release of video footage in Tyre Nichols beating
by Cheyanne M. Daniels - 01/26/23 1:52 PM ET

The city of Memphis, Tenn., is bracing for potential civil unrest with the release of video footage of the beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died after a traffic stop earlier this month.

On Thursday, five former Memphis Police officers involved in the incident were charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. All five men, who are all Black, were fired from the department. Video footage is expected to be released publicly Friday.

Nichols was pulled over for reckless driving on Jan. 7, and he died three days later from wounds sustained during what the department initially called a “confrontation” with five officers on the scene. It later was revealed that Nichols was beaten for three minutes by police officers.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy confirmed video footage includes police body camera footage and possibly cellphone video and home video surveillance.

Audio of the dispatch recording was released on CNN on Thursday.

“We got one male. He’s running,” says one officer. Another says to run the license plates to find out the address of the owner.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/3831775-memphis-braces-for-release-of-video-footage-in-tyre-nichols-beating/

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 May 3, 2023 9:32pm EDT
Tyre Nichols' autopsy report shows he died from blunt force trauma, DA's office tells family
Nichols died three days after the Jan. 7 traffic stop where Memphis, Tennessee, police officers were seen on video punching and kicking him

By Adam Sabes | Fox News

   Tyre Nichols' official autopsy report shows that he likely died from blunt force trauma after a January traffic stop by police in Memphis, Tennessee, turned violent.

Nichols died days later after the Jan. 7 traffic stop.

The Memphis Police Department said Nichols was stopped for alleged "reckless driving." During the traffic stop, a "confrontation occurred," police said, which led to Nichols running away from officers.

When officers caught up with Nichols, officials say that another confrontation occurred, which led to Nichols complaining about shortness of breath.

"While attempting to take the suspect into custody, another confrontation occurred; however, the suspect was ultimately apprehended," MPD said. "Afterward the suspect complained of having shortness of breath, at which point an ambulance was called to the scene."

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https://www.foxnews.com/us/tyre-nichols-autopsy-report-shows-he-died-from-blunt-force-trauma-das-office-tells-family