The Latest Breaking News from Cerelyn Davis

Memphis in a tailspin after a dog walker stumbles onto the remains of 3 children, right across from a school

"This is heartbreaking, it's disturbing."

We Got This Covered · Apr 24

Mystery in Memphis: Remains of three children found in the woods and police say they have been there for years

Memphis Police announced the gruesome discovery Wednesday, with the department chief calling it ‘heartbreaking’

The Independent UK · Apr 23

At least 2 killed, many injured in shooting at Memphis block party, police say

Eight people were shot including two men who were killed at an unsanctioned public party in a Memphis city park Saturday night, police said.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2024

Tyre Nichols' death underscores the troubled history of specialized police units

The officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were not your everyday uniformed patrol officers.

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Editorial: Message from Memphis: Policing is more than Black and white

Along with our heartfelt sympathies for their loss, we extend our gratitude and admiration to the family of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old father who died three days after a sickeningly savage police beating in Memphis on Jan. 7.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 1, 2023

Editorial: What the Tyre Nichols videos don’t show

The videos of Memphis, Tennessee, police pulling Tyre Nichols from his car and beating him show a gratuitous and vicious assault on an unarmed motorist who appears to try his best to cooperate. There are also things the videos of the fatal Jan. 7 traffic stop don't show, despite efforts…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Erika D. Smith: In comparing Tyre Nichols to Rodney King, we're missing this point about policing

LOS ANGELES — Lora Dene King had no intention of watching even five minutes of Memphis police beating Tyre Nichols.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Why Did Other Cops Fail To Stop the Lethal Assault on Tyre Nichols?

"Active bystandership" training aims to overcome the pressures that discourage police officers from intervening when their colleagues use excessive force.

Reason · Jan 30, 2023

Why Memphis' specialized police unit is under fire after Tyre Nichols' death

Civil rights leaders say the deadly assault escalates the need to reexamine these types of forces across the country.

Axios · Jan 28, 2023

Video of US officers beating man released after all five charged with his murder

VIDEO showing five Memphis officers beating a black man was made public on Friday, one day after they were charged with murder in the death of Tyre…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2023