Jan. 24, 2023 They were involved in the initial care of Tyre Nichols, 29, whose death led to the firing of five police officers.
Source Firehouse.com News
Two Memphis firefighters involved in the initial care of Tyre Nichols after the Jan. 7 traffic stop have been “relieved of duty.”
Fire officials won’t say if they have been suspended or dismissed, according to The Commercial Appeal.
Nichols died three days after being stopped by Memphis Police officers. Five have been fired for their involvement and are under state and federal investigation.
During the violent encounter, Nichols repeatedly asked what he did and called out for his mother.
Video of the traffic stop has not been made public, but Nichols’ family members who viewed it Monday called it ‘horrific.’