MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 28: Demonstrators march through downtown protesting the death of Tyre Nichols on January 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Tyre Nichols died on January 10th, three days after being severely beaten by five Memphis police officers. Yesterday, the city of Memphis released to the public video footage of Nichols’ confrontation with the police. Today, it was reported that the Memphis police department disbanded the special operations unit to which the officers were attached. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 28: Demonstrators march through downtown protesting the death of Tyre Nichols on January 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Tyre Nichols died on January 10th, three days after being severely beaten by five Memphis police officers. Yesterday, the city of Memphis released to the public video footage of Nichols’ confrontation with the police. Today, it was reported that the Memphis police department disbanded the special operations unit to which the officers were attached. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
A funeral service will be held in Memphis today to celebrate the life of the man killed by officers of the city’s police department.
Last month, Tyre Nichols was brutally beaten by five cops with the entire incident being caught on the street and police body cam video.
Families of victims who lost their lives to police violence will be on hand.
Including Philonise Floyd, younger brother of George Floyd, and Tamika Palmer the mother of Breonna Taylor.
Reportedly, Vice President Kamala Harris and other officials in the Biden Administration will attend the service.
Locally here in West Palm Beach, there will be a Community Rally For Justice held this Sunday, February 5th at the New Macedonia Black Lives Matter Parking Lot, 748 W. 9th street in Riviera Beach.
