Memphis Police Supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ Death Retired a Day Before Firing

Tyre Nichols (via Ben Crump)
Tyre Nichols (via Ben Crump)

*A termination hearing had been planned for the Memphis police supervisor who was on the scene when officers viciously beat Tyre Nichols. But Lt. DeWayne Smith was allowed to retire with his benefits the day before he would have been held responsible for controversial actions. 

“We call for Memphis police and officials to do everything in their power to hold Lt. Smith and all of those involved fully accountable,” the Nichols’ family attorney, Ben Crump, said, per MSN.

Crump said the department allowed Smith to “cowardly sidestep the consequences of his actions.”

Smith reportedly retired after 25 years in law enforcement.

READ MORE: Tyre Nichols’ Stepdad Slams Rumors He Was Sleeping with Cop’s Wife

YouTube video

Five of the seven Memphis officers who were fired after Nichols died have been charged with second-degree murder

As we reported previously, citing CNN, on January 8, the Memphis police department announced that Nichols had been pulled over by officers for reckless driving the previous day.  “As officers approached the driver of the vehicle, a confrontation occurred and the suspect fled the scene on foot,” officials said in a statement posted on social media.

Officers pursued Nichols, 29, as they attempted to take him into custody and beat him senseless.

“Afterward, the suspect complained of having a shortness of breath, at which time an ambulance was called to the scene. The suspect was transported to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition,” officials said.

Nichols died a few days later, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The disturbing police body-cam footage was ultimately released and shows him being pummeled by the cops near his mother’s home.  

The initial police report, according to CNN, said Nichols “started to fight” with officers and at one point grabbed one of their guns. But neither claim was substantiated by the police videos that were released.

We Publish News 24/7. Don’t Miss A Story. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now!

2024 Mazda CX-90 - 17 - Original
Dr Tara S Merchant
Kelly Rowland
Chopper - screenshot
The only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace! ✊ Commemorating the 25th Anniversary since the passing of Frank White, we are excited to announce "The Notorious B.I.G. NFT Collection" is coming soon! ????… IS this all a dream?! ???????? #BeOneOf #Tezos????https://t.co/qCYH5Tepsu pic.twitter.com/iVgLEStBMR— OneOf (@OneOfNFT) March 9, 2022
Karla Sofía Gascón
Michael Strahan - via Grok AI
LOVE HURTS Ariana DeBose
THE AMERICAS
Kanye West - via Grok AI
Cherelle Parker - screenshot
Read More
Aaron Pierre - screenshot
Read More
George W. Bush - Donald Trump (Getty)
Read More
Jimmy Butler & Kaitlin Nowak - screenshot
Read More
Kanye West and Bianca Censori on Grammy Red Carpet - screenshot
Read More
Damon Wayans
Read More
Denzel Washington - Gladiator II
Read More
“Carl Weber’s The Family Business: New Orleans”
Read More
Rymir Satterthwaite - screenshot
Read More
Learjet after crashing - via Grok AI
Read More

POPULAR

2024 Mazda CX-90 - 17 - Original
EUR Car Review Side by Side: 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus vs. CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus
Dr Tara S Merchant
EUR Commentary By: Dr. Tara S. Merchant: Stop Jumping on the Bandwagon!
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland Admits She Gets 'Spirited' While Cheering for Son's Basketball Games
Chopper - screenshot
Chopper Alleges Diddy's Ex Assistant Fonzworth Bentley Was Known for Stealing | Video
The only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace! ✊ Commemorating the 25th Anniversary since the passing of Frank White, we are excited to announce "The Notorious B.I.G. NFT Collection" is coming soon! ????… IS this all a dream?! ???????? #BeOneOf #Tezos????https://t.co/qCYH5Tepsu pic.twitter.com/iVgLEStBMR— OneOf (@OneOfNFT) March 9, 2022
Notorious B.I.G. Estate Sues Retailers for Selling Unauthorized Prints of 1997 Photo
Karla Sofía Gascón
Karla Sofía Gascón Vows 'Silence' Amid 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar Campaign After Backlash Over Racist Posts
Michael Strahan - via Grok AI
Michael Strahan Slams 'Insane' Backlash Over 'Black National Anthem' at Super Bowl | VIDEO
LOVE HURTS Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose's Favorite Fight Scene in 'Love Hurts' | WATCH
THE AMERICAS
Tom Hanks Narrates 'The Americas' On NBC, Exploring the Epic Journey of the Supercontinent | Watch
1 2 3 8,547