Tyre Nichols update

In stark contrast to what recordings have later shown, a police report filed hours after Tyre Nichols had been beaten by policemen claimed that Nichols was violent rather than mentioning the forceful kicks and punches he had received.

According to the police report, Nichols, 29, who passed away three days after the beating on January 7, was an enraged suspect who "began to fight" with Memphis police officers, even reaching for one of their weapons. The videos, which were made public last week, didn't depict anything like that.


Instead, they showed cops pulling Nichols from his vehicle, threatening to injure him, and then, after he fled, catching up with him and giving him the fatal beating. From the videos, it appears that Nichols never during this time.

​Tyre Nichols was a victim of police brutality, and his story is a reminder of the need for us to take action against this injustice. We must strive to create an environment where people can feel safe from police brutality and oppression. We must work together to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity, no matter their race, gender or ethnicity.
In order to protect oneself from police brutality, we must create ideals that promote the safety of all people. This includes creating laws that protect citizens’ rights and hold law enforcement accountable for their actions. We must also educate ourselves on our rights when interacting with law enforcement officers, so that we can be prepared in the event of a confrontation. Finally, we should strive to build strong relationships between law enforcement and communities so that both sides can work together towards a more equitable society.