Death of Memphis man after traffic stop prompts federal civil rights investigation.
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During the encounter with officers, Nichols allegedly ran away when approached, causing the officers to pursue Nichols and ultimately apprehend him, police said. Nichols was hospitalized in critical condition after complaining of shortness of breath during the arrest and died three days later, police said. Nichols' cause of death has yet to be released.
A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him, Jan. 17, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols was killed during a traffic stop with Memphis Police on Jan. 7.Due to Nichols' hospitalization, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office was contacted, and TBI special agents were subsequently requested to conduct a use-of-force investigation, according to the TBI.
Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said the video will be released "after the family of Mr. Nichols has had the opportunity to review the video privately," according to a joint statement.Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing Nichols' family in the case.
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