Coverage dated January 26, 2023 to January 28, 2023

Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

Headline from ABC 10 Sacramento, on the newest of 2 developments

The Memphis police chief said she listened to Nichols’ relatives, community leaders and uninvolved officers in making the decision.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jan 27, 2023
Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols
Headline from Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier ·
Jan 29, 2023Newest
Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols
Headline from ABC 10 Sacramento ·

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NBC 6 South Florida
Memphis Police's Vaunted Scorpion Unit Under Scrutiny After Tyre Nichols' Killing (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jan 26, 2023
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The killing of Tyre Nichols has brought scrutiny to the Memphis police department’s Scorpion unit.
Los Angeles Times
After Tyre Nichols' beating death, Memphis police 'SCORPION Unit' under fire (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 26, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
All five of the Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating of Tyre Nichols are members of the department's 'SCORPION Unit.'
Newsweek
Tyre Nichols death raises questions about Memphis Police's 'Scorpion Unit' (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 26, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The police unit, launched in 2021, faces scrutiny after it emerged that some of the officers involved in detaining Tyre Nichols were members of it.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Tyre Nichols death: What is the Memphis police SCORPION unit? (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jan 27, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The police who are charged with the death of Tyre Nichols were part of a police unit called SCORPION, which stands for Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods.
Washington Times
Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 27, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The Memphis Police Department has disbanded the special unit whose officers beat to death motorist Tyre Nichols.
The Pantagraph
Memphis police disband 'Scorpion' unit that beat Tyre Nichols. Here's the latest. (opens The Pantagraph)
Published Jan 27, 2023
The Pantagraph's feed description
The Memphis Police Department has disbanded the special unit whose officers beat to death motorist Tyre Nichols.
The Guardian
Memphis police disband unit whose officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 27, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The Scorpion unit has been deactivated after video was released of the brutal beating of the 29-year-old at the hands of officers
KHOU Houston
Memphis Police permanently disbands SCORPION unit in wake of Tyre Nichols' death (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Jan 27, 2023
KHOU Houston's feed description
Memphis Police announced the deactivation Saturday, saying the officers assigned to the unit agreed with the move.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Memphis disbands SCORPION police unit (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jan 27, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The specialized police unit that included least some of the Memphis officers involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was disbanded on Saturday, the police department
NBC Chicago
Memphis Police Permanently Disbands Scorpion Unit After Tyre Nichols' Death (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jan 27, 2023
NBC Chicago's feed description
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat to death Tyre Nichols.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Memphis police permanently disband unit tied to deadly beating of Tyre Nichols (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Jan 27, 2023
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
(CNN) — A day after the public release of video showing the […]
ABC 10 Sacramento
Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Jan 28, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
The Memphis police chief said she listened to Nichols’ relatives, community leaders and uninvolved officers in making the decision.
NBC News
Memphis police's Scorpion unit is permanently deactivated after Tyre Nichols' death (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 28, 2023
NBC News's feed description
All five former officers charged in Nichols' death were members of the Scorpion unit.
Forbes
Tyre Nichols Death: What To Know About The Now-Disbanded ‘SCORPION’ Police Unit That Stopped Him (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The unit was “permanently deactivated” on Saturday, after body cam footage of Nichols’ arrest was released.
West Central Tribune
Memphis disbands police unit after fatal beating as protesters take to streets (opens West Central Tribune)
Published Jan 28, 2023
West Central Tribune's feed description
The SCORPION unit was formed in October 2021 to concentrate on crime hot spots
France 24
Memphis police dissolve unit charged with murder of Black motorist Tyre Nichols (opens France 24)
Published Jan 28, 2023
France 24's feed description
The Memphis police chief disbanded the city's so-called Scorpion unit on Saturday, citing a “cloud of dishonor” from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Tyre Nichols to death…
The Week
Following fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, Memphis police disband SCORPION Unit (opens The Week)
Published Jan 28, 2023
New York Times
Memphis Police Disband Unit Whose Officers Were Charged in Tyre Nichols’s Death (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 28, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Mr. Nichols’s family and activists had demanded the scuttling of the group, the Scorpion unit, which patrolled high-crime areas of the city.
Deutsche Welle
Memphis police scrap unit after Tyre Nichols' fatal beating – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Amid outrage over the shocking death of the 29-year-old Black man, Memphis police said they responded to calls to dismantle a unit originally tasked with reducing street violence.
Wyoming Public Media
Memphis deactivates the unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols, as officials urge reform (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
The city's police department has disbanded the so-called SCORPION unit whose officers beat Nichols. Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say they'll introduce new criminal justice legislation.
Delaware Public Media
Memphis police have disbanded the 'Scorpion' unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The Memphis police chief disbanded the city's so-called Scorpion unit on Saturday, citing a "cloud of dishonor" from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Nichols to death.
Washington Examiner
Memphis Police dissolve street crimes unit whose officers beat Tyre Nichols (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Memphis Police Department announced Saturday it has dissolved the street crimes unit that the five officers who beat Tyre Nichols belonged to.
Los Angeles Times
Memphis disbands police unit linked to beating death of Tyre Nichols, as protests continue (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Memphis police chief scuttles the "Scorpion" anti-crime unit in response to "heinous actions" by five of its members involved in Tyre Nichols' death.
Fox News
Tyre Nichols death: Memphis police 'permanently deactivate' SCORPION Unit (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Memphis police are permanently deactivating its “Scorpion Unit” after the death of Tyre Nichols earlier in January, making the announcement after body camera video relating to the traffic stop was released.
Al Jazeera
Memphis disbands police unit linked to Tyre Nichols’s beating (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Police chief ‘permanently deactivates’ the unit that included the five officers charged over the death of Tyre Nichols.

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