Memphis PD Releases Video of Tyre Nichols Traffic Stop That Led to Murder Charges Against Officers

Memphis PD released on Friday the bodycam footage of Tyre Nicks from the police stop. Nichols died three days later.

The graphic Video This photo shows Nichols and officers in an altercation.

Memphis PD released five of the officers involved in this incident from their posts and they are a href=”https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-5-former-memphis-police-officers-charged-with-murder-of-tyre-nichols-police-cam-footage-to-be-released”>facing charges Of second-degree murder.

In the weeks leading up to the release footage, Memphis had been bracing themselves for riots. Antifa in New York promised to “It’s best to burn it all.” FBI Director a>http://thepostmillennial.com/christopher-wray-appalled-at-tyre-nichols-bodycam-footage-calls-for-peaceful-protests-in-memphis”>Christopher Wray For peaceful protest.

In Memphis, protestors gathered before the video was released.
 

On the streets, you could see demonstrators marching in front of traffic, chanting “fuck around and find out.”

Memphis Police Department released additional video that shows officers arriving at the scene. Nichols lies face down on the ground. 

The city of Memphis was prepared for the impact of the footage’s release, and shop owners boarded up their shops in anticipation. 

Officers pulled Nichols over on suspicion of reckless driving. Officers approached Nichols’ vehicle, and they had a confrontation that led Nichols to flee on foot.

Officers pursued Nichols and detained him before taking him into custody. After the incident, Nichols complained about shortness of breath and was taken to the hospital. He died three days later on January 10.

This is a breaking story that will be updated.

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