Two Memphis fire department workers involved in Tyre Nichols’ care relieved of duty

Fire spokesperson Qwanesha Ward said the staffers had a role in Nichols’ “initial patient care,” but couldn’t provide further details.

Two Memphis Fire Department employees who assisted in caring for Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died days after confrontations with police following a traffic stop, have been relieved of their duties.

The unidentified staffers were “involved in the initial patient care” of Nichols, according to fire department spokesperson Qwanesha Ward, who could not provide further information about the ongoing internal investigation, today!

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