Jan 26 (Reuters) - Five former Memphis police officers were charged on Thursday with murder in the death of a Black motorist, Tyre Nichols, from injuries he sustained in a violent encounter following a traffic stop, prosecutors said. The five officers, who are all Black, were each charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression, Mulroy said. Despite the murder charges, the district attorney revealed few additional details known about the circumstances surrounding Nichols' fatal encounter with police. loadingMulroy said he would not comment on the legality of the initial traffic stop. Other Memphis officers remain under investigation for policy infractions, Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said.

Source: CNN January 27, 2023 00:59 UTC