Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee. An independent autopsy commissioned by his family has revealed preliminary findings that he suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating." The family has called for an investigation into the incident and for the officers involved to be held accountable, as well as a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department's use of force policies. The results of the independent autopsy are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died after a traffic stop with members of the Memphis Police Department. His family has watched body cam footage of the arrest and an independent autopsy found that he suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating." Two Memphis Fire Department personnel were "relieved of duty" while an internal investigation is conducted. Attorneys representing the family are demanding a full investigation and the release of all evidence related to the incident.