Coverage dated May 2, 2023 to May 3, 2023

Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries, autopsy shows

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In addition to the five Black officers fired and charged with murder, one white officer who was involved in the initial traffic stop has been fired.

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ABC 7 New York
Tyre Nichols' official autopsy reveals brain injuries from blunt force trauma: DA (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published May 2, 2023
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The medical examiner's official autopsy report for Tyre Nichols showed he "died of brain injuries from blunt force trauma," the DA's office told Nichols' family Tuesday.
Local Memphis
Tyre Nichols' autopsy findings shared with family, confirms death by blunt force trauma (opens Local Memphis)
Published May 2, 2023
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Attorney Ben Crump said the findings are consistent with what they've been reporting since the deadly traffic stop in January.
Courthouse News Service
Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries, autopsy shows (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published May 3, 2023
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In addition to the five Black officers fired and charged with murder, one white officer who was involved in the initial traffic stop has been fired.
Triblive
Autopsy shows Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries (opens Triblive)
Published May 3, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest, an autopsy report released Thursday showed. The autopsy said the manner of death was homicide.
CBS News
Tyre Nichols' death was a homicide caused by blunt force trauma, official autopsy results show (opens CBS News)
Published May 3, 2023
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"The official autopsy report further propels our commitment to seeking justice for this senseless tragedy," said attorneys for the Nichols family in a statement.
Fox5 Atlanta
Tyre Nichols' autopsy report shows he died from blunt force trauma, DA's office tells family (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published May 3, 2023
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Tyre Nichols died three days after the Jan. 7 traffic stop where Memphis police officers were seen on video punching and kicking him.
ABC 7 Chicago
Tyre Nichols' official autopsy reveals brain injuries from blunt force trauma, DA says (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published May 3, 2023
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Five of the seven officers have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with Nichols' death.
WTOP Washington DC
Tyre Nichols died of blows to the head, autopsy shows (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published May 3, 2023
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Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest, an autopsy report released Thursday showed.
Local Memphis
Tyre Nichols' autopsy report released, lists manner of death as homicide (opens Local Memphis)
Published May 3, 2023
Local Memphis's feed description
The cause of death according to the medical examiner is listed as “blunt force injuries to the head.”
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Tyre Nichols Died of Blunt Force Injuries From Memphis Police, Autopsy Shows (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 3, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
An autopsy report revealed that Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Autopsy shows Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries after beating by Memphis police officers during January arrest (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published May 3, 2023
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Autopsy shows Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries after beating by Memphis police officers during January arrest.
Al Jazeera
Tyre Nichols autopsy reveals brain injuries after police beating (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 3, 2023
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Five police officers in Memphis, Tennessee, have been charged with second-degree murder in Nichols’s death in January.
Los Angeles Times
Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to his head, autopsy shows (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 3, 2023
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An autopsy report shows Tyre Nichols died of injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest.
NPR
Tyre Nichols' autopsy reveals brain injuries from blunt force trauma, attorneys say (opens NPR)
Published May 3, 2023
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The family of Tyre Nichols and their attorneys were briefed on his official autopsy results Wednesday, nearly four months after his death.
NBC News
Tyre Nichols autopsy reveals he died of blunt force trauma, lawyers say (opens NBC News)
Published May 3, 2023
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Tyre Nichols died three days after he was brutally assaulted by police following a traffic stop in Memphis on Jan. 7. His death was ruled a homicide, his family's lawyers said Wednesday.
New York Post
Tyre Nichols’ death ruled homicide from blunt force trauma, Memphis family lawyers say (opens New York Post)
Published May 3, 2023
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Nichols, 29, died on Jan. 10.
New York Times
Autopsy Shows Tyre Nichols Died of Head Injuries From Police Beating (opens New York Times)
Published May 3, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Medical examiners formally declared his death a homicide, describing severe blunt force injuries to his head and neck as well as bruises and cuts all over his body.

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