Did the Tyre Nichols video get released?
The city on Friday night released body camera and surveillance video of the January 7 traffic stop and beating that led to the 29-year-old's death in hospital from his injuries three days later. The release comes a day after five Memphis police officers, who also are Black and have been fired, were charged with murder.
What is the Tyre Nichols video?
The city of Memphis released video Friday showing Tyre Nichols being shot with a Taser, pepper-sprayed, beaten and restrained for three minutes by police officers in a case that is being closely watched across the country. The video was released after 4 p.m.
Where was Tyre Nichols killed?
Memphis, Tennessee
Five former police officers have been charged with murder over the death of a black driver who was allegedly beaten up after a traffic stop. Tyre Nichols, 29, died in hospital three days after the confrontation in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on 7 January.
What time are they releasing the Tyre Nichols video?
Around 6 p.m. local time, the city of Memphis released the four videos, totaling about 67 minutes. In the videos, the license plates of vehicles parked in the area are blurred, but the faces of the people involved in the encounter are not.
Why did Tyre Nichols died?
Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was hospitalized after the arrest on January 7 and died three days later from injuries sustained, according to police.
Why did the police pull over Tyre Nichols?
On January 7, around 8:30 p.m., Memphis officers pulled over a vehicle for suspected reckless driving, according to a statement from Memphis police. “A confrontation occurred” between officers and the vehicle's driver – later identified as Nichols – who then fled on foot, according to Memphis police.
What were TYRE Sampson last words?
Dodd said she wants the ride to be taken down permanently. She said it has been hard, but she has to stay strong for her other children. Dodd said the last thing Tyre said to her was: "I'll see you Saturday or Sunday."
Why did Memphis Police stop TYRE Nichols?
Many protesters held banners demanding justice for Mr Nichols and an end to "police terror". Police initially said Mr Nichols had been stopped on suspicion of reckless driving, which has not been substantiated. He died in hospital three days later, on 10 January.
Why is TYRE Nichols video being released?
Mulroy said the footage of the Jan. 7 traffic stop by Memphis officers was made public because it was important to Nichols' family that the world be a "witness and feel their pain." He said the video was released sooner to allow time for witnesses to share their accounts of what happened.