More MPD officers under investigation in Nichols’ death
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis speaks during a press conference on Nov. 16, 2022. The MPD has charged eight more officers in connection with the Tyre Nichols killing, bringing the total to 13. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis told Memphis City Council members that the total number of officers now facing internal police charges is 13.
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