Death of Tyre Nichols

4 ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols' death barred from police work

Former Memphis police officers Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin, Justin Smith, and Desmond Mills can no longer work in law enforcement in Tennessee.

March 24

Police supervisor in Tyre Nichols' death retired with benefits before firing

The Memphis officer was allowed to retire with his pension and other benefits a day before a hearing to fire him.

March 18

Tyre Nichols: 7th worker fired from Memphis police force in beating death probe

A seventh Memphis Police Department employee has been fired for his role in the fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols, while an eighth police employee retired.

March 8

5 former Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III, and Justin Smith made their first court appearances on Friday in Nichols’ violent arrest and death.

February 17

Deputies responding to Tyre Nichols stop didn't keep body cams on, records show

The sheriff's office does not believe the two deputies will face criminal charges.

February 16

Officer drew gun as he approached Tyre Nichols, report finds

The Memphis police chief has said she saw no justification in video of the incident for pulling Tyre Nichols over in the first place.

February 10

Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him

The officer who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car before police fatally beat him never explained why he was being stopped, newly released documents show, and emerging reports from Memphis residents suggest that was common.

February 8

Tyre Nichols: More Memphis officers could be disciplined in beating death

Six officers already have been fired and one more has been relieved of duty after Nichols was pulled over for an alleged traffic violation and beaten by Memphis police.

February 7

State of the Union special guests include Tyre Nichols' family, Bono, and more

This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."

February 7

Tony Hawk to donate autographed photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund

“My proceeds from these will go to the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund, which includes plans to build a public skatepark in his honor," the skateboard legend said on social media.

February 6

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral

Tyre Nichols' family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and emotional tributes Wednesday, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.

February 1

Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says

The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.

January 31

Tyre Nichols' family to speak about additional police discipline

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to speak about the latest developments in the case, including the suspension of two officers and the firing of three emergency responders.

January 31

Tyre Nichols investigation: Additional firings include officers, EMS workers

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.

January 30

Tyre Nichols death revives calls for change in police culture

Tyre Nichols' case exposes an uncomfortable truth: More than two years since the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Rayshard Brooks touched off protests, policing reforms have not significantly reduced such killings.

January 29