Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was killed in Memphis on 10 January, the result of a days-long death following a savage beating by police on 7 January. The brutality of the incident has stunned many in the Memphis community and has sparked outrage from beyond the city’s borders. The Memphis Police Department has opened an investigation into the incident and have identified the officers involved. However, the department has yet to release any details about the circumstances surrounding the incident or to make any statement about the officers’ actions. The killing of Tyre Nichols has reignited the debate about police brutality and the use of excessive force by law enforcement. The incident has also prompted calls for reform of the criminal justice system and for greater accountability for police officers. The Nichols family has expressed their grief and outrage over the killing of their son. “We are grieving and we are angry,” said Tyre’s mother, Deirdre Nichols. “This is not justice. This is not acceptable. We want answers. We want justice.” The killing of Tyre Nichols has been condemned by civil rights organizations, politicians, and activists alike. “This is a tragedy and an outrage,” said Congressman Steve Cohen. “We must take action to ensure that no one else suffers such a fate.” The incident has also prompted calls for a review of police practices and protocols, as well as for greater transparency and accountability for law enforcement. “We must make sure that the police are held to the highest standards of conduct and that those who violate those standards are held accountable,” said Mayor Jim Strickland. The killing of Tyre Nichols is a stark reminder of the need for reform in policing and the criminal justice system. It is unjust and unacceptable. The family of Tyre Nichols, and all those affected by this tragedy, deserve justice.