Fire department wrapping up internal inquiry into Nichols’ death
The Memphis Fire Department’s internal investigation into the events that led to Tyre Nichols’ death will be concluded early next week, according to a statement released Friday, Jan. 27. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis Fire Department confirmed Monday, Jan. 23, that two personnel involved in the “initial patient care” of Tyre Nichols had been relieved of duty pending an internal investigation.
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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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