Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of graphic physical violence and police brutality. BREAKING: The Memphis Police Dept. has released body cam footage showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Police officers, who were seen on camera beating and kicking Tyre Nichols, stand by where Nichols is slumped over on the ground. This image is a screenshot of one of the videos from graphic police body camera footage released to the public on Friday night.Memphis authorities released footage from the police beating of Tyre Nichols, as cities across the country prepare for the public's response to the brutal incident.
In the videos released by the City of Memphis, officers are shown aggressively dragging Nichols from his car, shouting profanities throughout the encounter. They deploy a Taser at him, and chase him on foot. Later, officers are seen beating and kicking Nichols as he lies on the ground. At times, he is screaming, and appears to call out"Mom."
"Make no mistake: Tyre Nichols was, at all times, an innocent victim on that night. He did nothing wrong. He was caught up in a sting," said Antonio Romanucci, a lawyer representing his family, speaking at a Friday press conference.
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