Police
Sixth Memphis officer fired after Tyre Nichols’ death
Former officer Preston Hemphill was fired after a “thorough review” found that he violated “multiple department policies,” including “personal conduct” and “truthfulness.”
A sixth Memphis officer involved in the violent beating of Tyre Nichols, which led to his death, has been fired the department announced.
Sixth Memphis officer is fired
Memphis police said that Preston Hemphill was fired after a “thorough review” found that he violated “multiple department policies,” including “personal conduct” and “truthfulness.”
Former Memphis officer Preston Hemphill (Memphis Police Department)l
Hemphill was one of two more officers who were placed on administrative leave in connection with the Nichols’ case. The other officer has not been identified.
Violent traffic stop
29-year-old Nichols was brutally assaulted during a traffic stop on Jan. 7. He died three days later at a local hospital from his injuries, on Jan. 10.
In a statement Monday, the department said Hemphill “has been under investigation as he participated in the initial traffic stop and the use of a TASER.”
Currently, no charges have been brought against Hemphill.
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