MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The mother of Tyre Nichols called for peaceful protests in anticipation of the release of video of her son’s fatal beating by Memphis police that led to murder charges against five officers.
RowVaughn Wells made the plea at a candlelight vigil in honor of her 29-year-old son, who died Jan. 10 after he was hospitalized following a violent arrest by police. The city of Memphis plans to release about an hour of video footage after 4 p.m. Pacific time showing what the police chief called the “inhumane” actions of officers toward Nichols.
“When that tape comes out (Friday), it’s going to be horrific. But I want each and every one of you to protest in peace. If you guys are here for me and Tyre, then you will protest peacefully,” Wells said at the vigil Thursday night.
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