Tyre Nichols, who passed away at the age of 29, was not just a cherished son but also a father. After he tragically passed away on January 10, 2023, during a traffic stop in Memphis, his name gained notoriety. The former Memphis police officers were dismissed and taken into custody after his death. According to CNN, they were also accused of two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of official misconduct, and one count of official oppression in addition to second-degree murder.
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin, and Desmond Mills Jr. are the five ex-officers. The city of Memphis released video of the altercation between Tyree and the former cops on January 23, 2022. (see video here). Here are five things to know about Tyre, his life, and the tragic events that led to his passing, amid the depressing news.
