Officials in Memphis, Tennessee, released dramatic body camera footage Friday of the fatal confrontation between Tyre Nichols and five police officers.
Nichols can be heard screaming "mom" several times during the gut-wrenching clips, which appear to show officers beating and pepper-spraying him after he ran from a traffic stop arrest.
Nichols died at the age of 29 on Jan. 10, three days after the violent confrontation.
The five Memphis Police Department officers involved in his arrest -- Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith -- were fired and then charged with second-degree murder in connection with Nichols' death.
Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.
Jan 27, 2023, 8:31 PM EST
Protests begin in Memphis, other cities
Protests following the release of the body camera footage began in Memphis with crowds gathering in the streets and calling Tyre Nichols' name.
Protesters march down the streets, Jan. 27, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn.
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The demonstrations were so far peaceful, but officers were on hand.
Protesters gather in Lafayette Park outside the White House in Washington, Jan. 26, 2023, over the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police.
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Similar protests also took place in Washington, D.C , Philadelphia, Boston and Times Square.
People protest the release of a video showing the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols after he was pulled over while driving by Memphis police officers, in New York, Jan. 27, 2023.
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People hold a vigil following the release of a video showing the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols after he was pulled over while driving by Memphis police officers, in Boston, Jan. 27, 2023.
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There were no immediate reports of arrests at any of the protests in the other cities.
Jan 27, 2023, 7:55 PM EST
DA explains why video release was delayed
Shelby County DA Steven Mulroy released a statement following the release of the body camera footage.
Mulroy said the video was delayed because "it it was important to make sure witnesses spoke first from their memory and nothing else."
"As D.A., I have always sought to balance out the rightful demands of the community with protecting the integrity of our investigation and prosecution," Mulroy said in a statement.
The DA reiterated calls for peaceful protest as the investigation continues.
"It’s my hope that this tragedy can lead to a broader conversation on police reform," he said.
-ABC News' Whitney Lloyd
Jan 27, 2023, 7:51 PM EST
Biden reacts to release of body camera footage
President Joe Biden released a statement following the release of the body camera footage of the police encounter with Tyre Nichols.
"Like so many, I was outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video of the beating that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ death. It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and brown Americans experience every single day," he said.
"We must do everything in our power to ensure our criminal justice system lives up to the promise of fair and impartial justice, equal treatment, and dignity for all," the president added. "Real and lasting change will only come if we take action to prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again."
Jan 27, 2023, 7:15 PM EST
Body camera footage released
Memphis officials have now released the footage of Nichols' confrontation with police.
Four videos were shared to Vimeo by the city of Memphis.
The videos included the warning: "Footage contains graphic content and language. Some may find offense. Viewer discretion is advised."
This still image from a Memphis Police Department body-cam video released on January 27, 2023, shows a police officer aiming a tazer towards Tyre Nichols, in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The city shared footage from three bodyworn cameras, as well as a pole camera, amounting to about 67 minutes total.
The first clip is a body camera video that shows the initial traffic stop where Nichols is pulled out of his car. Nichols can be heard at one point saying calmly, "You guys are really doing a lot right now -- stop, I’m just trying to go home," as he's laying on the ground, before he manages to break free and runs away.
The second clip is city surveillance video taken from the second location, which shows Nichols being hit, kicked and punched by several of the officers, including the use of a baton.
The image from video released on Jan. 27, 2023, by the City of Memphis, shows Tyre Nichols on the ground as medics arrive during an attack by five Memphis police officers on Jan. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn.
City of Memphis via AP
The third clip is body camera video which shows the officers beating Nichols, taken from the vantage point of the officer who can be seen hitting Nichols with a baton in the second clip.
The fourth clip is also body camera video, though less than two minutes in nothing is visible. Audio can be heard, including Nichols yelling out "mom" at least three times. The video becomes visible once again several minutes later, showing Nichols slumped on the ground next to a vehicle.
Nichols' family, who saw the footage earlier this week with their attorneys, supported its public release.
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Video of fatal Tyre Nichols beating released
The city of Memphis released body camera footage of Tyre Nichols' confrontation with police officers and peaceful protests reportedly began in the community.
