The alleged police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, during a traffic stop earlier this month has caused uproar nationwide.
Nichols was hospitalized from the injuries sustained during the incident and died three days later, leading to the five officers involved being fired and charged with various crimes. Here is a breakdown of the events that have led up to the expected release of police bodycam footage Friday evening.Jan. 7: The incident
Police reports say a confrontation between Nichols and officers occurred after they had stopped him under the accusation he was driving recklessly, an allegation authorities have not found evidence of so far. “After reviewing various sources of information involving this incident, I have found that it is necessary to take immediate and appropriate action,” Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said in a statement. “Today, the department is serving notice to the officers involved of the impending administrative actions.”The police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr.
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