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MEMPHIS, Tenn.

UPDATED 6:30 P.M. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Reuters) -The Memphis Fire Department said on Monday it had dismissed two em...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Police Department has disciplined an officer involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols, the department said Monday, widening the circle of

The Memphis Police Department has disciplined an officer involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols, the department said Monday. Also Monday, two Fire Department emergency medical technicians and a driver were fired in connection with the case.

Memphis Police say an officer involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols has been disciplined, widening the circle of punishment for a killing that has already led to the murder indictment of five officers and outraged the nation with another display of police brutality

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined

Memphis Police say an officer involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols has been disciplined, widening the circle of punishment for a killing that has already led to the murder indictment of five officers and outraged the nation with another display of police brutality

The three employees violated "numerous" policies and protocols, the department said.

Nichols, 29, was pulled over on Jan. 7 for what police said was reckless driving. After trying to flee on foot, Nichols was severely beaten by police. He died in a hospital days later.

Three emergency workers have been fired over their response to Tyre Nichols after he was beaten by police.