Memphis police on Friday (Feb 3) fired a sixth officer involved in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man who was
The Memphis Police Department identified the officer as Preston Hemphill, saying in a statement that he violated department policies on personal conduct, truthfulness, and compliance with regulations regarding the use of a Taser, among other violations.
"While we disagree with this termination, Preston Hemphill will continue to cooperate with all authorities in the investigation into the death of Mr Nichols," his attorney Lee Gerald said by telephone. Hemphill and a seventh officer had previously been relieved of duty. Three members of the fire department have also been fired for failing to provide proper emergency medical treatment after Nichols was handcuffed.
Hemphill wore the body camera that captured the first of four videos released by authorities, Gerald said previously.
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