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Tuesday

Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out

A memorial is displayed for Tyre Nichols at the Embrace statue in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 28, 2023. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Law

Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out

Memphis authorities initially said Tyre Nichols was taken into custody after two "confrontations" with police. Video footage released later shows Nichols being fatally beaten by officers.

Monday

Sunday

Memphis deactivates the unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols, as officials urge reform

Protesters march through downtown Memphis in response to the death of Tyre Nichols earlier this month. Video footage of Nichols being arrested and beaten by police was released to the public on Friday. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Memphis deactivates the unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols, as officials urge reform

The city's police department has disbanded the so-called SCORPION unit whose officers beat Nichols. Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say they'll introduce new criminal justice legislation.

Saturday

What we know about the killing of Tyre Nichols

A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him on Jan. 17 in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols died three days after Memphis police officers beat him during a traffic stop on Jan. 7. Adrian Sainz/AP hide caption

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National

What we know about the killing of Tyre Nichols

Body cam footage of the brutal arrest in Memphis of the Black man has sparked protests in several cities. The five ex-officers involved face a litany of charges, including second-degree murder.

Friday

Mostly peaceful protests held across the U.S. after release of Tyre Nichols footage

Demonstrators are seen outside the nation's capital on Friday evening, following the release of footage showing the police killing of Tyre Nichols. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Mostly peaceful protests held across the U.S. after release of Tyre Nichols footage

In Memphis, where Nichols died, protesters shut down a major highway and chanted "justice for Tyre" before later disbanding. Demonstrations across the U.S. were largely peaceful.

The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating

Police officers, who were seen on camera beating and kicking Tyre Nichols, stand by where Nichols is slumped over on the ground. This image is a screenshot of one of the videos from graphic police body camera footage released to the public on Friday night. City of Memphis Vimeo/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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National

The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating

In the videos released by the city, officers are shown aggressively dragging Nichols from his car. Later, they are seen beating and kicking Nichols as he lies on the ground.

There's no way to prepare for the Tyre Nichols video, a Memphis pastor says

People attend a candlelight vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols on Thursday at the Tobey Skate Park in Memphis, Tenn. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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National

There's no way to prepare for the Tyre Nichols video, a Memphis pastor says

As Memphis braces for video footage and protests, pastor and police reform advocate Earle Fisher says he's "seen far too much Black death as a spectacle." He shares his concerns and hopes in the case.

There's no way to prepare for the Tyre Nichols video, a Memphis pastor says

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Thursday

5 Memphis ex-police are charged with murder and jailed over the death of Tyre Nichols

This combo of booking images provided by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office shows, from top row from left, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, bottom row from left, Desmond Mills, Jr. and Justin Smith. The five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols. Shelby County Sheriff's Office via AP hide caption

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National

5 Memphis ex-police are charged with murder and jailed over the death of Tyre Nichols

The five former officers each face a litany of charges, including second degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.

Memphis police chief calls treatment of Tyre Nichols a 'failing of basic humanity'

A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him on Jan. 17 in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols died on Jan. 10, three days after a traffic stop with Memphis Police. Adrian Sainz/AP hide caption

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National

Memphis police chief calls treatment of Tyre Nichols a 'failing of basic humanity'

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said five officers physically abused Tyre Nichols before his death. Nichols was pulled over by police on Jan. 7 and died three days later.

Tuesday

2 Memphis Fire Department employees are 'relieved of duty' after Tyre Nichols' death

A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Memphis, Tenn. Nichols was killed during a traffic stop with Memphis Police on Jan. 7. Adrian Sainz/AP hide caption

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National

2 Memphis Fire Department employees are 'relieved of duty' after Tyre Nichols' death

Nichols died on Jan. 10, three days after he was stopped by Memphis police for reckless driving. Five Memphis police officers have been fired following an investigation into Nichols' death.