A Memphis pastor called for peace, two days after Tyre Nichols' parents spoke from the sanctuary and called for peace following the release of video showing their son's fatal beating at the hands of police.
"We've had calm so far, which is what we have been praying for," Pastor Kenneth Thomas said before the service at Members of Mount Olive Cathedral Church in Memphis. "And, of course, we hope that continues."
Cities nationwide had braced for demonstrations after body camera footage was released on Friday showing Memphis officers beating 29-year-old Nichols, who died of his injuries three days later.
