Joe Biden said he was "outraged and deeply hurt" after watching videos of Tyre Nichols' brutal beating of Tyre Nichols that ultimately led to his death.
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| Joe Biden moved after watching the video of the beating that Tire Nichols received. |
It was through a press release that the president shared his feelings with society "is another painful reminder of the deep fear and trauma, pain and exhaustion that Black and brown Americans experience every day."
He also said that the images of the videos would not only cause pain, but outrage "the images that were published tonight will leave people justifiably outraged" which is why he again called for peaceful mobilizations without falling into violence.
Prior to the press release, Biden said that "as Americans mourn his death, the Department of Justice conducts its investigation and state authorities continue their work, I join Tyre's family in calling for peaceful protest. Outrage is understandable, but violence is never acceptable" and demanded a "prompt, full and transparent" investigation into the 29-year-old's death.
He added that there must be change to generate a better understanding between society and law enforcement "to bring about real change, we must be held accountable when law enforcement officers violate their oaths, and we must build lasting trust among law enforcement officers, the vast majority of whom wear the badge with honor, and the communities they swore to serve and protect.
According to authorities, Tyre Nichols died as a result of his injuries while fleeing a traffic stop three days earlier. Five Memphis Department officers who were at the time of the arrest (all African-American) were removed from their positions and charged with battery-related offenses, including manslaughter.
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