‘Tyre was a man': Loved ones of Tyre Nichols demand transparency from MPD

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 17, 2023 9:26 AM CT | Published: January 16, 2023 3:34 PM CT

Tyre Nichols, 29, died days after being injured during an incident with Memphis police officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads.

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Julia Baker

Julia Baker

Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.

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