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BREAKING: Memphis police's Scorpion unit is permanently deactivated after Tyre Nichols' death

Memphis police's Scorpion unit is permanently deactivated after Tyre Nichols' death

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Protesters gather in cities across the country after video of Tyre Nichols' fatal beating is released

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Timeline of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police

Five Memphis police officers were fired in connection with a traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. Clockwise from top left: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Desmond Mills Jr.

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