Police Beat Tyre Nichols: EMTs Provide No Care for 19 Minutes, 6th Officer Fired, Licenses Suspended for 2 EMTs, Former MFD Employees Involved, State Board Suspends Two EMTs

Memphis, TN – On February 3rd, a fatal incident occurred involving Tyre Nichols, a resident of the city. After a police altercation, Nichols was left in need of medical attention for 19 minutes before E.M.T.s arrived at the scene.

The incident has been heavily scrutinized, with the Memphis police department firing six officers in connection with the incident.

The state of Tennessee has also responded to the incident, suspending the licenses of two E.M.T.s who failed to provide care to Nichols in a timely manner. Additionally, the state board has suspended the license of a former MFD employee who was involved in the case.

The incident has sparked outrage from the public, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the events leading up to Nichols’ death.

The state of Tennessee is continuing to investigate the incident and is expected to release a full report in the coming weeks.