Memphis mayor, police chief encourage city to ‘heal together’
Following a not guilty verdict in the trial of three former police officers for the death of Tyre Nichols, Chief C.J. Davis said her departments is “committed to rebuilding trust and working together toward a stronger, safer Memphis for all.”
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Tyre Nichols Tyre Nichols trial Paul Young Memphis Police DepartmentJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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Trial overview: State case against officers acquitted in Tyre Nichols death
Three former Memphis cops were found not guilty on all state charges related to the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols. This was the second time the three men had been on trial in the past year. Tyre Nichols trial: Former MPD officers found not guilty on all countsRelated content:
‘Shocked,’ ‘gutted': Reaction to the Tyre Nichols verdict
‘Shocked,’ ‘gutted': Reaction to the Tyre Nichols verdict
“We should not have to keep witnessing this. We should not have to keep burying our sons, our brothers, our friends,” said state Sen. Raumesh Akbari.
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