MPD chief orders probe of specialized units; additional officers under investigation

By  and , Daily Memphian Updated: January 26, 2023 4:09 PM CT | Published: January 25, 2023 11:21 PM CT

In a recorded statement released late Wednesday evening, Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said other MPD officers, besides the five already fired last week for violating department policies in Tyre Nichols’ death, are under investigation.

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Julia Baker

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A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker 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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Bill Dries covers city and county government and politics. He is a native Memphian and has been a reporter for more than 40 years.

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