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1 person in critical condition after being shot during Lil Baby concert in Memphis
One person is in critical condition after being shot during a Lil Baby concert at FedEx Forum arena in Memphis, Tenn. on Thursday night.
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Black Couple Accused of Smelling ‘Like Weed' Kicked Out of Memphis Eatery, Racial Discrimination Suit Says
Dechandria Bass and Dwan Brown were kicked out of Houston’s Restaurant in Memphis on Aug. 7, 2022, according to the federal lawsuit.
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Tyre Nichols Died of Blunt Force Injuries, Autopsy Shows
An autopsy report shows Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest. The Shelby County medical examiner released the report Thursday. It was released months after one of the latest police killings to prompt nationwide protests and an intense public conversation about police brutality. Nichols was Black,...
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No Charges for Ex-Officer Who Hit Tyre Nichols With Stun Gun
Preston Hemphill was fired Feb. 3 for violating policies during the Jan. 7 arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. Five other officers have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in Nichols’ death.
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Tyre Nichols' Family Sues Memphis Police Over Beating, Death
The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a brutal beating by five Memphis police officers, sued the officers and the city of Memphis, blaming them for his death and accusing officials of allowing a special unit’s aggressive tactics to go unchecked despite warning signs.
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DOJ to Review Memphis Police Department in the Wake of Tyre Nichols' Death
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation strategies and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
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5 Memphis Officers Plead Not Guilty in Death of Tyre Nichols
They are all out on bond and their next hearing is scheduled for May 1.
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2 Deputies Suspended in Tyre Nichols Case Didn't Keep Body Cams on At Scene
Authorities say two sheriff’s deputies who have been suspended for five days for their role in the arrest of Tyre Nichols failed to keep their body cameras activated
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Memphis Police Had No Policy on Foot Chases Before Tyre Nichols' Death
Foot chases have long been a routine and accepted part of what police officers do: When someone runs from an officer, the officer takes off after them.
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Memphis PD Lowered Recruiting Standards Before Tyre Nichols' Fatal Beating
In the years leading up to Tyre Nichols’ deadly arrest, Memphis police have been dogged by a confluence of dangerous trends, including a chronic shortage of officers and a struggle to bring in recruits.
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Tony Hawk to Donate Autographed Photo Proceeds to Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Throne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.
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Tyre Nichols Police Report at Odds With Video of Brutal Traffic Stop Before His Death
A Memphis police report into the traffic stop of Tyre Nichols portrays him as violent and aggressive and states that he tried to grab an officer’s gun, allegations that are contradicted by multiple videos released by authorities.
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Impassioned Calls for Police Reform at Tyre Nichols' Funeral
A funeral for Tyre Nichols blended a celebration of his life with outrage over the brutal beating he endured at the hands of the Memphis police and heated calls for police reform.
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Two Men Say Memphis Officer Involved in Tyre Nichols' Killing Previously Pulled a Gun on Them
Two residents of this still-stunned city told NBC News that one of the former police officers charged with murdering 29-year-old Tyre Nichols pulled a gun on them three years ago and threatened to shoot them both in the face.
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White House: Vice President Harris Will Attend Tyre Nichols' Funeral
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers just minutes from his home, the White House said Tuesday.
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7th Memphis Officer Disciplined in Tyre Nichols' Fatal Arrest; 3 EMTs Fired
Two more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and three emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, officials said Monday, widening the circle of punishment for the shocking display of police brutality.
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Heartwarming Video of Tyre Nichols Is Going Viral to Commemorate His Life
The memory of Tyre Nichols as someone with a passion for skateboarding lives on through his family, friends and now, through the people online amplifying and sharing a video of him “living his best life.”
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Tyre Nichols Protest Crowds Flood NYC Streets, Hundreds Fill Washington Square Park
No arrests had been reported in connection with New York City protests over Tyre Nichols‘ deadly Memphis beating as of early Sunday, marking another night of what by accounts thus far suggest to be a peaceful series of demonstrations by a nation still trying to come to process the events they watched unfold on police bodycam footage. Protesters again flooded…
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Memphis Police Permanently Disbands Scorpion Unit After Tyre Nichols' Death
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat to death Tyre Nichols.
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More NYC Protests Planned in Wake of Memphis Police Beating Video Release
Law enforcement in New York, New Jersey and across the country are expecting a second day of large-scale public action Saturday as protests over 29-year-old Tyre Nichols’ death continue in the wake of the bodycam video release. New York City protests after the Memphis police footage went public Friday night disrupted traffic in the Grand Central Terminal area and saw…