5 Memphis Officers Fired In Death Of Tyre Nichols Following Traffic Stop

By Melissa Noel ·Published January 23, 2023

Memphis police have fired five officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after a traffic stop in early January.

The five officers were fired after an internal investigation determined that multiple department policies were violated, including use of excessive force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid, according to Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis.

The department identified the officers

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