The City of Memphis has wrapped its investigation into Tyre Nichols’ death, charging more than a dozen staffers from the fire and police departments for their roles in the deadly beating.
According to NBC News, Jennifer Sink, the city’s chief legal officer, said at a Tuesday presentation before the City Council’s Public Safety Committee that the agencies conducted administrative investigations to see if employees violated departmental policies.
As a result, the Memphis Fire Department parted ways with emergency medical technicians Robert Long, JaMichael Sandridge, and Lt. Michelle Whitaker. Department leadership suspended a fourth, unidentified employee. The charges they face remain unclear.
In a statement, the fire service said the three fired EMTs broke several departmental rules and procedures in dealing with Nichols.
Sink said the city’s investigation resulted in charges against 13 police officers, two of whom had their charges dropped. Officials fired seven officers, placed three on administrative leave, and one resigned before a hearing. Read more
