Protests began across the United States on Friday night following the release of body camera video related to the traffic stop of Tire Nichols, which sent him to a local hospital where he died days later.
In New York City, someone stomped on the windshield of a police cruiser as the crowd chanted “burn it!”
Memphis police released the body camera video as well as other surveillance footage showing officers brutally beating Nichols.
Memphis police pulled over Nichols on Jan. 7 around 8:30 p.m. for “reckless driving” and “a confrontation occurred” during the stop, according to authorities.
Nichols then attempted to run from the officers, and when police caught up with him, another confrontation ensued. Nichols later complained that he was short of breath.
TIRE NICHOLS VIDEO: MEMPHIS AUTHORITIES RELEASE IMAGES OF DEADLY TRAFFIC STOP
In Times Square, an individual was arrested after getting into a police car and breaking its window. The incident led to several other arrests.
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“The suspect was ultimately apprehended,” MPD said. “Afterward, the suspect complained of having difficulty breathing, at which point he was called for an ambulance.”
A protester steps on the windshield of a police vehicle on the day a video was released showing police officers beating Tire Nichols, the young black man who died three days after Memphis police officers pulled him over while driving during a traffic stop. , in New York, USA, January 27, 2023.
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“What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now! If we don’t get it? Burn it!” Protesters in New York City’s Union Square can be heard saying Friday night.
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“I’m not telling you to come here and freak out, but we’re never going to take fucking violence off the table,” a protester yells at the crowd.
TIRE NICHOLS’ MOTHER URGES PEACEFUL PROTESTS: ‘I DON’T WANT US TO BURN OUR CITIES down’
Protesters in New York City’s Union Square chanted “burn it down” following the release of body camera videos related to Nichols’ traffic stop.
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“Black cops aren’t black, they’re blue,” says the individual. “A pig is a pig, whether black, white, brown, Asian or Haitian. A policeman is a policeman and stands up for white supremacy.”
In Times Square, an individual was arrested after getting into a police car and breaking its window. The incident led to several other arrests.
Protesters in Memphis blocked the I-55 bridge that connects Arkansas with Tennessee to the center of the city.
The Jan. 7 encounter with police landed Nichols at St. Francis Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition before dying Jan. 10, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
TIRE NICHOLS PROTESTERS BLOCK FREEWAY TRAFFIC IN MEMPHIS
Five former Memphis police officers were fired after the incident and are being charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and other charges.
“I didn’t do anything,” Nichols can be heard saying as police officers dragged him out of the car during a traffic stop on Jan. 7.
Body camera video released by police shows officers using pepper spray, with one officer returning to the area with a baton.
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Memphis Police Department officers Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills and Justin Smith were fired Jan. 18 for their roles in the arrest and death of Tire Nichols.
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“Watch out, I’m going to be a stick to fuck with you,” says an officer.
The officers can be seen punching, kicking and hitting Nichols with the baton multiple times.
