Tennessee Police Department officers said in Memphis face Post disciplinary action death 29-year-old black driver After the traffic stop sparked outrage in the community.
relatives of The victim accused Tyre D. Nichols Police of He hits Nichols, causing him to flip attack.
Authorities said Nichols experienced a medical emergency after fleeing from officers. Officials said a cause of death It has not been determined yet.
Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said Sunday that the department has been serving the officers involved policy violations. Davis said the administrative process is expected to be completed later this week.
“after reviewing various Sources of information involving this incident, I have found Immediate action and takeover measures are necessary, Davis said. in Permit.
The statement was not mentioned how Several officers participated.
“There is no doubt that we take departmental abuses very seriously, while we should complete Inquiry process, it is our highest priority that ensure this fast justice Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said, in Statement.
“we want Citizens know We are ready to take prompt and appropriate action on the basis on What the results determine.
Police Nichols said, of Memphis, parked along a street for Reckless driving on Jan 7th. There was a confrontation when the officers approached driver The suspect ran in front of the officers again I confronted him and arrested him.
Then Nichols complained of castle of The same person was taken to hospital by ambulance in critical condition.
Tennessee office of The inquest said Nichols died on January 10th bureau being a use-of-force Inquiry upon request of Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy.
relatives said news Ports that officers who pulled over Nichols was in Unmarked vehicle And he has heart disease arrest And the kidneys failure Because of beaten by the officers. Memphis police have referred questions to the state bureauwhich she said was still investigating.
in a statement Monday on Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said on Twitter that he was representing Nichols family. Crump called for Memphis police for their release body camera and surveillance footage from the traffic situation.
“This type of in-Custody death destroys community Trust if agencies are not transparent quickly.”
e-mail left with Memphis police ask for release of The snapshots are not returned.
