Who is Former Memphis Cop Demetrius Haley?

DEMETRIUS Haley previously worked in another security service before joining the police force.

After joining the police force in 2020, he was arrested in 2023 for alleged crimes committed on duty.

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Who is Former Memphis Cop Demetrius Haley?

According to NBC News, Demetrius Haley is 30 years old.

Demetrius previously worked as a correctional officer for the Shelby County Correctional Services Department in Memphis, Tennessee.

Demetrius was hired by the Memphis Police Department in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee in August 2020

What was he accused of?

On January 7, 2023, Demetrius Haley and his colleagues at the Memphis Police Department reportedly injured Memphis resident Tire Nichols in a traffic stop, who was pronounced dead on January 10, 2023.

Demetrius’ colleagues involved in the incident were: Tadarrius Bean, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith.

Subsequently, Memphis PD chief Cerelyn Davis issued a statement saying, “This is not just a professional failure, this is a failure of basic humanity towards another person.

“This incident was heinous, inconsiderate and inhumane.

“In the spirit of transparency, you will see this for yourself when the video is released in the coming days.”

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What charges are he and his colleagues facing?

On January 26, 2023, Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith were arrested in connection with Tire’s death.

You have been accused of:

• Second Degree Murder
• grievous bodily harm
• Two counts of aggravated kidnapping
• Two misconduct charges
• A charge of official repression

They are scheduled to be charged on February 17, 2023.