Federal investigators said Wednesday a civil rights investigation has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old man who died three days after being stopped by Memphis police.
Memorial service held in Memphis for Tyre Nichols, the man whose death after a confrontation with police officers during a traffic stop led to protests. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with the FBI Memphis Field Office and the Justice Department's civil rights division, announced the investigation into the officers involved in the traffic stop that ended with Tyre Nichols in critical condition at a hospital.
Police said Nichols"complained of having a shortness of breath," and an ambulance was called. Nichols was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.Family members of Nichols said he suffered a number of injuries, including brain swelling and kidney failure. He was hooked up to a dialysis machine prior to his death.
"The video will be released publicly after the completion of the internal investigation into the actions of the officers and after the family of Mr. Nichols has had the opportunity to review the video privately," Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said in a joint statement.
The Memphis Police Association declined to comment Wednesday on the announcement, citing the ongoing investigation.Family, friends and protesters gathered outside a police precinct Saturday against the officers involved in Nichols' death. The protest during the day included a balloon release."He was a very loving kid," said Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells.
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