Memphis Police Department Makes Major Change Following Death Of Tyre Nichols
The Memphis Police Department announced this weekend that it would disband an important anti-crime taskforce following the death of Tyre Nicks.
Nichols was killed on January 10, just three days after Memphis police pulled Nichols over during a traffic stop. “reckless driving” Near Raines Road and Ross Roads in Memphis, Tennessee.
According to police, during the stop, “confrontation occurred,” At that point Nichols fled police on foot, as they tried to apprehend his. Last night, law enforcement released video footage of the incident.
The Memphis Police Department said Saturday night that it was ending the SCORPION Unit (Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods) after officials met with Chief Cerelyn ‘C J.’ Davis will discuss recent events.
“In the process of listening intently to the family of Tyre Nichols, community leaders, and the uninvolved officers who have done quality work in their assignments, it is in the best interest of all to permanently deactivate the SCORPION Unit,” The statement . “The officers currently assigned to the unit agree unreservedly with this next step. While the heinous actions of a few casts a cloud of dishonor on the title SCORPION, it is imperative that we, the Memphis Police Department take proactive steps in the healing process for all impacted.”
“The Memphis Police Department remains committed to serving our community and taking every measure possible to rebuild the trust that has been negatively affected by the death of Mr. Tyre Nichols,” Additional police officers.
Officers Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley, Emmit Mart III, Desmond Mills Jr., Justin Smith were all present Charged Local media reported that there were two counts for official misconduct. One count of official oppression was second-degree murder. Two counts of aggravated abduction were also included.
Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, told CNN on Friday that those who protest her son’s death should not riot because that is not what her son would have wanted.
“I don’t want us burning up our cities, tearing up the streets, because that’s not what my son stood for,” Wells said. “And if you guys are here for me and Tyre, then you will protest peacefully.”
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