Mother of Tyre Nichols urges peaceful protests across US

January 28, 2023        Doris J. Tremaine        3244

Tyre Nichols’ Mother Urges Peaceful Protests as US Cities Brace for Response

As protests against police brutality continue to erupt in cities across the United States following the release of bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man who was killed by police in a controversial shooting in Memphis, Tennessee, Tyre’s mother is urging demonstrators to “protest in peace.”

In a statement released to the media, Tyre’s mother said, “I understand the anger and frustration that my son’s death has caused. But I urge everyone to protest in peace. Violence only causes more pain and suffering for my family and our community. I want justice for my son, but it should be sought through peaceful and lawful means.”

Families call for a nonviolent approach in the wake of Tyre Nichols’s death

The statement has been widely shared on social media, and many are calling for calm and peaceful demonstrations in the wake of Tyre’s death.

The footage, which was released by the Memphis Police Department, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice. Demonstrators have taken to the streets of cities across the United States, demanding accountability and transparency in the investigation of Nichols’ death. They are calling for an end to police brutality and for the officers involved in Nichols’ death to be held responsible for their actions.

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