A sixth Memphis police officer has been positioned on administrative go away within the aftermath of the violent arrest that led to Tyre Nichols‘ dying. The officer, Preston Hemphill, was relieved of obligation amid an ongoing inner investigation on the Memphis Police Division, a spokesperson confirmed to CBS Information on Monday.

The small print of Hemphill’s involvement in Nichols’ arrest weren’t disclosed. 

Hemphill joined the Memphis police pressure in 2018, in accordance with the spokesperson, who stated in an announcement that the division will share a extra detailed replace “as soon as extra data is on the market.” 

Information of Hemphill’s go away comes after the town of Memphis released disturbing video footage of Nichols’ arrest. 5 officers concerned — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith — have been fired earlier this month and face charges including second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.

Nichols, a 29-year-old father who labored for FedEx, died on Jan. 10, three days after he was hospitalized with critical accidents sustained within the arrest, stemming from a site visitors cease on the evening of Jan. 7. Though an official explanation for dying has not but been launched, attorneys representing Nichols’ household stated final week that an independent autopsy they commissioned discovered that Nichols suffered “in depth bleeding brought on by a extreme beating.”

Within the movies, which embody each physique digital camera and surveillance footage totaling greater than 60 minutes, at the least one officer is seen pushing Nichols to the bottom and hitting him with a taser, whereas one other officer is heard saying at a distinct time, “I hope they stomp his ass.” 

The 5 officers charged in Nichols’ dying belonged to the SCORPION unit on the Memphis Police Division, which was “completely deactivated” as of Saturday, police stated in an announcement.

As well as, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Workplace confirmed Friday evening that two sheriff’s deputies have been relieved of duties pending the end result of an inner investigation.

“Having watched the videotape for the primary time tonight, I’ve considerations about two deputies who appeared on the scene following the bodily confrontation between police and Tyre Nichols,” stated Sheriff Floyd Bonner in statement. “I’ve launched an inner investigation into the conduct of those deputies to find out what occurred and if any insurance policies have been violated.”

The incident has prompted demonstrations in cities across the nation, with protesters demanding police accountability. Some members of Congress are additionally renewing calls for reform.

“We’re calling on our colleagues within the Home and Senate to jumpstart negotiations now and work with us to handle the general public well being epidemic of police violence that disproportionately impacts a lot of our communities,” Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford stated in an announcement, requesting a gathering with President Biden “to push for negotiations on a lot wanted nationwide reforms to our justice system — particularly, the actions and conduct of our legislation enforcement.”

Mr. Biden was one in all quite a few leaders who condemned the actions of the officers concerned within the brutal arrest. The president spoke with Nichols’ mother and stepfather Friday, and stated in an announcement, “Like so many, I used to be outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video of the beating that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ dying.” 

In an interview after the footage was launched, Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis referred to as the officers’ conduct “heinous, reckless and inhumane.”

CBS Information’ Nikole Killion contributed reporting.