Key takeaways:
- Five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols.
- Nichols was pulled over for suspected reckless driving and fled the scene, fearing for his life.
- The five officers caught up to him and beat him for three minutes, sparking outrage across the country.
Five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder on Thursday in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black driver who was severely beaten during a traffic stop in January.
The incident occurred on January 7 at around 8:30 p.m., when Memphis police officers pulled over a vehicle for suspected reckless driving. The five officers, who are also Black, were fired after an internal investigation and are now facing criminal charges.
According to Nichols’ family, the 29-year-old father fled the scene after being pulled over, fearing for his life. The five officers then caught up to him and beat him for three minutes.
The nation is now waiting for police to release footage of the incident, as questions remain unanswered about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nichols.
The incident has sparked outrage across the country, as it follows a year of mass protests over how police treat people of color. The five former officers are now facing second-degree murder charges and are due in court on Friday.
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