Hundreds of people took to the streets of New York after the death of an African American man beaten by police
Several hundred people took part in New York City protests over the death of African-American Tyre Nichols from the hands of police, according to media reports.
The public outcry was sparked by a video released by Memphis police this week. It shows patrol officers stopped a car for inspection on Jan. 7, dragged 29-year-old Tyre Nichols out of it, threw him to the ground and used a stun gun on him. Nichols tried to escape, but the officers detained him and severely beat him. Three days later he died in a hospital.
Protests followed in many American cities. In New York City, a procession moves along the roadways of Manhattan streets. Its participants are chanting Tyre Nichols’ name, carrying posters that read: “Justice for Tyre Nichols,” “Put away the killer cops,” “Stop Police Terror,” “Stop the War against Black African Americans.”
“They lynched him. That wouldn’t happen in a white community,” said one of the protesters.
“Black people are being killed. This country was built on the backs of black people. We built this country,” added another demonstrator.
The column is escorted by police officers. So far, the march has been orderly and without incident. There are no detainees.