Chiefs of Police in Ontario are condemning the killing of a black man in Memphis allegedly by five police officers after a traffic stop.
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Tyre Nichols, 29, a black driver was stopped by police in Memphis, Tennessee, earlier this month, can be seen in aFrom our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
“I am profoundly saddened by the murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. On behalf of the Toronto Police Service, I condemn the violent actions of the officers involved. We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tyre Nichols and the many communities impacted by his death,” Demkiw wrote.
“We know the actions of the involved officers will have long-standing impacts on our communities and will disproportionally impact some members of our black community,” he added.Article content
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