MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A top city official said Tuesday that a fourth Memphis Fire Department employee is being investigated as part of the probe into the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols.
Memphis Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Sink told reporters the city hasn’t made a final decision on what consequences the employee may face, according to The Commercial Appeal. She did not disclose the employee’s name or rank.
Sink said that the person came to the scene much later than others “and provided medical care and transported Mr. Nichols to the hospital.”
A Fire Department spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking further information Tuesday night.
Three other fire employees who were present at the site of the arrest have been fired.
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One other officer who was involved in the initial traffic stop has also been fired, and an additional officer who has not been identified has been suspended.
Two Shelby County sheriff’s deputies have been suspended without pay.
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