Memphis disbands police unit after fatal beating as protesters take to streets

Seventh Memphis officer suspended, three firefighters sacked, over fatal beating

Memphis police said Monday a seventh officer has been suspended over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose death shocked the United States and has seen five officers fired and charged with murder.The city's fire department also said it had terminated three firefighters who arriv...

Seventh officer suspended over fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

Three firefighters who arrived at the scene but failed to provide adequate medical assistance to Nichols have also been sacked.

7 US Cops Suspended, 3 Firefighters Fired Over Fatal Beating Of Black Man

Memphis police said Monday a seventh officer has been suspended over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose death shocked the United States and has seen five officers fired and charged with murder. The city's fire department also said it had terminated three firefighters who arrived at the scene but failed to provide adequate medical assistance to Nichols. "The Memphis Police Department began administrative investigations on …

2 more Memphis officers disciplined in Tyre Nichols’ death

The killing of Nichols, who was Black, has led to days of public discussion of how police forces can treat Black citizens with excessive violence, regardless of the race of both the police officers…

Seventh Memphis officer suspended, three firefighters sacked, over fatal beating

WASHINGTON - Memphis police said Monday a seventh officer has been suspended over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose death shocked the United States and has seen five officers fired and charged with murder.

Memphis Fires 2 EMTs and Ambulance Driver Called to Treat Tyre Nichols

An investigation found they failed to provide adequate medical care, officials said Monday afternoon.