Two More Law Enforcement Officers Under Investigation Over Alleged Involvement In Death Of Tyre Nichols

Two additional law enforcement officers were placed on administrative leave. They are currently being investigated for their involvement in Tyre Nichols’ death.

The Memphis Police Department fired and criminally charged five police officers over Nichols’ death earlier this month.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into two of its deputies after body camera footage was Published Friday evening that showed the incident that led to Nichols’ death.

“Having watched the videotape for the first time tonight, I have concerns about two deputies who appeared on the scene following the physical confrontation between police and Tyre Nichols,” Floyd Bonner, Jr. Shelby County Sheriff . “I have launched an internal investigation into the conduct of these deputies to determine what occurred and if any policies were violated. Both of these deputies have been relieved of duty pending the outcome of this administrative investigation.”

The names of these two deputy were not released.

“My heartfelt condolences are expressed to the family and friends of Tyre Nichols,” Bonner also added. “I am sad and angry about his tragic death.”

Nichols was killed on January 10, just three days after Memphis police arrested him. “reckless driving” Near Raines Road and Ross Road, Memphis.

According to police, during the stop, “confrontation occurred,” At that point, Nichols fled police on foot while they tried to apprehend.

“While attempting to take the suspect into custody, another confrontation occurred; however, the suspect was ultimately apprehended,” MPD. “Afterward the suspect complained of having shortness of breath, at which point an ambulance was called to the scene.”

Two counts of official misconduct have been filed against officers Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley and Emmit Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith, according to local media reports. One count each of official oppression and second-degree murder, aggravated attack-act in concert and two counts each of aggravated kidnapping.

Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, told CNN on Friday that those who protest her son’s death should not riot because that it is not want her son would have wanted.

“I don’t want us burning up our cities, tearing up the streets, because that’s not what my son stood for,” Wells said. “And if you guys are here for me and Tyre, then you will protest peacefully.”