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A sixth police officer has been dismissed in connection to the beating death of Tyre King

Sierra Rogers, who called Tyre Nichols her best friend, adjusts items in a memorial

Two former Memphis Fire Department employees have had their emergency medical technician (EMT) licenses suspended for failing to provide critical care to Tyre King, who died after being beaten by Memphis police officer Brandon Hemphill.

Robert Long and JaMichael Sandridge failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment and provide care to King, according to an investigation by the Tennessee board.

Three fire department employees were fired after King’s death, with Michelle Whitaker being the third employee let go, though her license was not considered for suspension.

Meanwhile, Hemphill was suspended and later fired for breaking rules regarding the use of a stun gun, as well as violating personal conduct and truthfulness policies.

The suspension was announced on January 30, but was kept quiet until then, leading lawyers for King’s family to question the Memphis Police Department’s lack of transparency. The Justice Department has opened a civil rights probe into the attack.

In response to the killing, the city has ordered a review of its police department, including special units and use-of-force policies, through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the Collaborative Reform Initial Technical Assistant Center program, and the International Association of Police Chiefs.

The incident has reignited public discussion on police brutality towards Black residents.

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