Callers Tell Us What It Feels Like in Memphis
After breaking down the latest sad news out of Memphis — the five black police officers charged with murdering Tyre Nichols — Clay & Buck asked for callers on the ground to weigh in on what they expect this weekend. Will there be riots? Will bad weather be a factor in tamping them down?
@clayandbuck love the show guys. I live in Memphis & Nichols was pulled over by unmarked cars, with no lights. They were part of a undercover unit. I’ve heard he thought they were gang members chasing him. It’s a very unfortunate situation.
— Bob Lob Law (@901CoachRev) January 26, 2023
In Memphis, Tennessee, many after-school events are canceled as the city braces for the release of body camera footage tonight. https://t.co/hVwuiBhnhi
— ABC Columbia (@abc_columbia) January 27, 2023
Will the city heed the heart-wrenching plea from Tyre’s mother to protest peacefully? Only time will tell.
During a vigil, the mother of Tyre Nichols called for peaceful protests after the video of her son’s confrontation with Memphis police is released later today. https://t.co/rElqVgoWsf pic.twitter.com/2plLmNLlpj
— WKRN News 2 (@WKRN) January 27, 2023
In related news, Clay & Buck discussed the Memphis Police Department’s SCORPION Unit coming under fire as some of its officers were involved in Tyre’s death.
Memphis’ specialized police unit known as Scorpion, which was launched to combat a rise in homicides, is under scrutiny after Tyre Nichols’ death. https://t.co/NF0zV9m9v7
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 27, 2023
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