Memphis, Tennessee is mourning the death of 24-year-old Tyre Nichols, who died while in police custody. On Tuesday, the Memphis Police Department announced that a sixth police officer has been suspended in connection with the incident.

The incident has sparked calls for police reform, with many pointing to the video of Nichols’ arrest as an example of excessive force by the police. The video, which was posted to YouTube, shows officers restraining Nichols and using pepper spray on him.

In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, writer Charles Allen argued that Nichols’ death shows that a change in policing is still needed. “The death of Tyre Nichols is a tragic reminder that there is still much work to be done to ensure that police officers are held accountable for their actions,” Allen wrote.

The Memphis Grizzlies, the city’s NBA team, also weighed in on the incident. In a statement, the team said that it wanted to help the city heal in the wake of Nichols’ death. “We want to help our city heal and build a brighter future together,” the statement read.

Roy S. Johnson, a columnist for AL.com, wrote a scathing piece about the “skinfolk” involved in the incident. Johnson argued that the shame of those responsible for Nichols’ death lies solely with them.

The death of Tyre Nichols has sparked outrage in the city of Memphis, with many calling for an end to police brutality and increased accountability for police officers.

Sources:

The New York Times: 6th Memphis Police Officer Suspended in Tyre Nichols Death
CBS News: Tyre Nichols’ arrest video reignites call for police reform
The Washington Post: Opinion | Tyre Nichols’ death shows a change in policing is still needed
Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies want to help Memphis heal after Tyre Nichols’ death
AL.com: Roy S. Johnson: Shame of the ‘skinfolk’ who brutally killed Tyre Nichols is all theirs, and policing
USNN: View Full Coverage on USNN