“We are our own worse enemy,” LeBron James reacts to Tyre Nichols’ death after video of police brutally beating him released
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reacted to the brutal killing of Memphis resident Tyre Nichols from police brutality.
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was among the first people to respond to the recently released video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest. Three days after being pummeled by five Memphis Police officers, a 29-year-old man who was unarmed died. Yesterday, all five Memphis Police officers were charged with second-degree murder. The video shows Nichols being chased down, attacked, and then pepper sprayed. Later, they are seen boasting about punching him.
For those who are unaware, Nichols was pulled over for careless driving, which led to the original altercation. A second incident ensued as police pursued Nichols after he escaped on foot and detained him. Later, he reported having trouble breathing, which is why he was rushed to the hospital. Although no official reason for his passing was given, it should be noted that he was severely assaulted based on the films made public and the hospital images.
LeBron James reacted to a news journalist who said, “What’s really clear about some of the reaction to the murder of Tyre Nichols is that we’ve failed to fully understand race and it’s construction as a *systemic tool.* The entire system of policing sees the Black body as a problem. No matter who pulls the trigger.” James said “Too factual” and in a second tweet said, “We are our own worse enemies”
President Biden joined LeBron James and the NBA world in condemning Tyre Nichol’s murder
President Joe Biden urged for peaceful protests while describing the video showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by Memphis police officers as “horrific” and a “sad reminder” of the ongoing fear Black and Brown Americans experience.
President Biden said, “Like so many, I was outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video of the beating that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ death,” the president quoted in a statement on Friday evening. “It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.”
Joining LeBron James was Suns’ star Chris Paul who shared his heartfelt condolences via his Twitter handle. He wrote, “Change is needed at all levels and we all need to do our part. We can’t lose our humanity as a society. To the Nichols family and Memphis community, my heart is with you tonight.” The Memphis Grizzlies also observed a moment of silence prior to their match against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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