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Funeral to be Held in Memphis Wednesday for Tyre Nichols

Fairooz Maliha Hasan
Fairooz Maliha Hasan Published February 1, 2023
Last updated: 2023/02/01 at 3:15 PM
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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 26: People attend a candlelight vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols at the Tobey Skate Park on January 26, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. 29-year-old Tyre Nichols died from his injuries three days after being severely beaten by five Memphis police officers on January 7. The officers have since been fired with criminal charges against the officers announced today. The video of the police encounter is expected to be released on Friday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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The funeral of Tyre Nichols, a 23-year-old Black man killed by police in Memphis, will take place on Wednesday at an unspecified time and location. The tragic event has sparked outrage throughout the city and across the nation, as it comes in the midst of a national reckoning on police brutality and racial injustice.

According to police records, the two officers involved in the incident have lengthy histories of misconduct and racial profiling. One of the officers had been the subject of at least 12 complaints since joining the Memphis Police Department in 2018, including one in which he allegedly used a racial slur while arresting a suspect. The other officer had been the subject of at least four complaints since joining the force in 2019.

The Memphis City Council has called for a full investigation into the incident, including an examination of the officers’ histories. The Council also unanimously passed a resolution condemning the “excessive force” used by the officers in the death of Tyre Nichols.

The funeral of Tyre Nichols will be held in Memphis on Wednesday, providing the city with an opportunity to grieve and reflect on the life and death of a young man who was cut down far too soon. Family, friends, and community members will come together to pay their respects and celebrate the life of this beloved son, brother, and friend.

Memphis City Council has also called for a full investigation into the incident, including an examination of the officers’ histories. This investigation is essential to ensuring that justice is served and to ensure that similar incidents do not take place in the future.

The death of Tyre Nichols has sparked a national conversation on police brutality and racial injustice. It has also put a spotlight on the need for police reform and accountability, as well as the need for greater respect and understanding for all members of the community.

The funeral of Tyre Nichols will be a somber event, but it will also provide an opportunity for the city of Memphis to come together and to honor the life and legacy of a man who was taken far too soon. It is hoped that the funeral will also serve as a reminder of the need for change and a call to action to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.

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Fairooz Maliha Hasan February 1, 2023
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