The Memphis Police Department has permanently disbanded its SCORPION unit following the tragic death of Tyre Nichols earlier this month. Chief Davis made the decision after consulting with community leaders, Nichols' relatives, and uninvolved officers. The decision was prompted by the release of a video showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which sparked outrage in the community. It is unclear what will happen to the officers currently assigned to the unit.
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Five former Memphis police officers have been arrested in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, and Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy is set to provide an update on the investigation Thursday, including an announcement of criminal charges. An autopsy showed that Nichols was severely beaten before he died, and police video of the stop is expected to be released Friday.
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis announced Wednesday night that five officers have been terminated for violating department policies during a traffic stop which resulted in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. The family and attorneys have already viewed body camera footage of the incident, which is described as a vicious and prolonged beating. The department is committed to transparency and accountability and will continue to investigate the incident to ensure justice is served.
The family of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died three days after a traffic stop with Memphis police, has called for justice after viewing video of the incident which they likened to the infamous Rodney King beating. Attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who are representing Nichols’ family, said the video showed an “unadulterated, unabashed, nonstop beating” and Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis has terminated five officers involved in the stop. The family is now calling for an independent investigation into Nichols' death.
Memphis Police Department Dismisses Five Officers Following Investigation into Death of Tyre Nichols
Memphis Police Department Dismisses Five Officers Following Investigation into Death of Tyre Nichols
Five Memphis Police officers have been fired following an internal investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black driver who died three days after a traffic stop earlier this month. The investigation determined that the officers had violated multiple department policies, including excessive use of force, duty to intervene, and duty to render aid. The MPD has also announced that it will be conducting a review of its policies and procedures to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.