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Stuffed animals and flowers are displayed at a memorial for Tyre Nichols at the intersection of Castlegate Lane and Bear Creek Cove in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., January 30, 2023. This memorial marks the area where Tyre Nichols was beaten during a traffic stop by Memphis police officers. He later died from his injuries. Photo by Alyssa Pointer/REUTERS

Nation Apr 19

Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis, says police unit ‘targeted young Black men’

By Adrian Sainz, Travis Loller, Associated Press

Nation Feb 03

US-POLICE-JUSTICE-DEMO
Police special units like the one that killed Tyre Nichols are common. Here’s why they’ve drawn criticism

The Scorpions were one of the many specialized police units that have proliferated in large police departments across the country. But while ubiquitous, some have attracted controversy, including for misconduct that has resulted in deaths, protests and lawsuits.

By Kenichi Serino

Nation Jan 31

Vigil for Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was fatally beaten by Memphis police officers, in Sacramento
White House says VP Harris will attend Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The White House said in a statement that Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Nichols' mother and stepfather.

By Adrian Sainz, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press

Nation Jan 28

People protest after the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
Memphis police chief deactivates Scorpion unit after death of Tyre Nichols

Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said she listened to Nichols’ relatives, community leaders and uninvolved officers in making the decision.

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

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