The Memphis Police Department has terminated five police officers in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols.  Top: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III.  Bottom:  Desmond Mills, Jr., Justin Smith
Mandatory Credit:	Memphis Police Dept.

The Memphis Police Department has terminated five police officers in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols. Top: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III. Bottom: Desmond Mills, Jr., Justin Smith
Mandatory Credit: Memphis Police Dept.

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Memphis police officers' conduct in the confrontation that preceded this month's death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols "is a failing of basic humanity," the Tennessee city's police chief said as officials prepare to release video of the incident.