Eugene Mayor 'in disbelief and saddened by heinous action' that led to Tyre Nichols' death
by News Staff
(Image via City of Eugene)
EUGENE, Ore. —
Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis has issued a statement regarding death of Tyre Nichols.
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In it, she states that "nothing could have prepared me for the shock and outrage of what I saw" after the release of the video.
She states she has "trust in Chief Skinner and the Eugene Police Department in their commitment to preventing tragedies like this one happening in our own community."
The full statement below:
I am in disbelief and saddened by the heinous action that lead to the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. Though I had braced myself for the release of the video, nothing could have prepared me for the shock and outrage of what I saw. The horror of watching this young man being brutally beaten while calling for his mother should sear into our hearts and minds our responsibility to change the violent trajectory in our society; and commit ourselves to creating a public safety system that truly protects and supports our community.
My heart and thoughts go out to the parents, family and friends of Mr. Nichols. It is hard under normal circumstances to lose a child or family member. It unbearable to lose a loved one to this targeted and senseless act.
Public trust is the foundation of public safety. I have trust in Chief Skinner and the Eugene Police Department in their commitment to preventing tragedies like this one happening in our own community. I encourage you to read Chief Skinner’s statement on how the City of Eugene and the Eugene Police Department have worked with local community members to put measures in place over the last several years so that incidents like what happened in Memphis do not happen here.
Watching the video is difficult, and for many, it can bring up overwhelming feelings and emotion. If you find yourself in need of support, there are resources available:
Call 988: Suicide and Crisis hotline
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