The Latest Breaking News from Memphis Police Department

Chief: Officers actions in Tyre Nichols arrest 'inhumane"

The Memphis police chief has called the actions of five officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols “heinous, reckless and inhumane” and made a plea to residents of the city to protest peacefully when video of the arrest is released

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Memphis police chief says 5 officers "directly responsible" for "physical abuse" of Tyre Nichols

Nichols died days after a forceful encounter with officers during a traffic stop.

Axios · Jan 26, 2023

Memphis police chief calls treatment of Tyre Nichols a 'failing of basic humanity'

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said five officers physically abused Tyre Nichols before his death. Nichols was pulled over by police on Jan. 7 and died three days later.

WEKU · Jan 26, 2023

Swift firing of police is rare, but could become more common

Those studying police and criminal justice issues said the speed with which five Memphis police officers were fired following the traffic stop of a man who later died is unusual but could become more common

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

Video of deadly Tyre Nichols traffic stop to be released after five Memphis police officers fired

Officials say five Memphis Police Department officers have been fired for excessive use of force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid — stemming from an arrest during a traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

5 officers fired after arrest, death of Memphis man

Officials say five Memphis Police Department officers have been fired for excessive use of force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid — stemming from an arrest during a traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

Tyre Nichols: Justice Department investigating Memphis man’s death during traffic stop

The US Justice Department says it has opened a civil rights investigation into the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died days after a confrontation with Memphis Police Department officers during a traffic stop

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Justice Department investigating Memphis man's arrest, death

The U.S. Justice Department says it has opened a civil rights investigation into the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died days after a confrontation with Memphis Police Department officers during a traffic stop

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Police arrest teen gunman accused of livestreaming shooting spree that killed four across Memphis

Police arrest suspect, 19, following four shooting deaths

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Women demand change after Memphis heiress Eliza Fletcher murdered while out for a run: ‘We deserve better’

Hashtag #ElizaFletcher began circulating on Twitter as she joined a growing list of women who have been attacked or killed while out jogging

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022