More people were fired this week as the investigations into Tyre Nichols’ beating death continued. Three Memphis firefighters were ousted, two of whom also had their EMT licenses suspected by the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board, and Preston Hemphill became the sixth MPD officer fired for his involvement. The funeral for Nichols, which counted Vice President Kamala Harris among the many notable attendees, was held this week. And Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced that MPD will undergo a review by the U.S. Justice Department and International Association of Police Chiefs.

A Memphis Police officer was shot Thursday, Feb. 2, when a suspect opened fire in an East Memphis library branch. The suspect, who was shot by another officer, died on the scene. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has not provided an update on the wounded officer’s condition since saying he was “extremely critical” on Thursday. 

Also, The Daily Memphian published a three-part package looking at local law enforcement agencies’ pursuit policies; the Memphis Zoo lost ‘easygoing, playful’ giant panda Le Le; and the Memphis City Council’s private attorney warned of legal issues related to a reportedly private meeting of the council’s redistricting committee. 

— Metro editor Jane Donahoe

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A moment-by-moment look at the video reveals exactly how long Nichols went without medical attention after he was beaten by MPD officers, even after other officers, Memphis Fire Department EMTs and a Sheriff’s Deputy arrived.

Tyre Nichols marched to the beat of his own drum By Julia Baker

Giant panda Le Le remembered as 'easygoing, playful' By Abigail Warren

And Danger for All: Police pursuits, even when necessary, inherently risky By Don Wade

Risk of car accidents handcuffs police pursuits By Don Wade

Memphis City Council attorney warns of 'possible legal violations' due to private meeting By Samuel Hardiman

Three Memphis firefighters fired in Nichols probe By Bill Dries

State board suspends 2 of 3 fired EMTs over failure to help Tyre Nichols By Ian Round

Memphis Police officer Preston Hemphill fired By Bill Dries

TBI confirms officer in critical condition after East Memphis shooting By Julia Baker, Rob Moore

Local pastor identifies officer injured in library shooting By Aarron Fleming

Tyre Nichols' friends say his spirit will change the conversation about policing By Jane Roberts

Justice Department and Police Chiefs Association to review Memphis Police Department By Bill Dries

MPD response after Nichols' death surprised expert, but challenges remain By Don Wade

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