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Overview
Desmond Mills Jr. was one of five Memphis police officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death during a traffic stop on January 7, 2023. Body camera footage showed officers punching, kicking, and using pepper spray on Nichols as he called for his mother. Mills pled guilty to federal civil rights violations and state charges.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
TYRE NICHOLS MURDER: Beat unarmed man to death
SCORPION UNIT: Violent anti-crime unit disbanded after killing
BODY CAM FOOTAGE: 3 minutes of sustained beating
GUILTY PLEA: Pled guilty to federal civil rights violations
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
18 U.S.C. � 242Deprivation of rights under color of law (resulting in death)(Civil Rights)
Tennessee Code � 39-13-202Second-degree murder(Homicide)
Known Associates & Connections
Emmitt Martin
Fellow Memphis SCORPION unit officer charged in Tyre Nichols death
Tadarrius Bean
Fellow officer charged in Tyre Nichols beating
Justin Smith
Fellow officer charged in Tyre Nichols death
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Memphis, Tennessee
Education
Key Timeline
January 7, 2023
Beat Tyre Nichols during traffic stop
January 10, 2023
Nichols dies from injuries
January 2023
Fired from Memphis Police
January 2023
Charged with second-degree murder
2023
Federal civil rights charges filed
2024
Pled guilty to federal charges