Tyre Nichols death: What is the Memphis police SCORPION unit?

The police who are charged with the death of Tyre Nichols were part of a police unit called SCORPION, which stands for Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods.

Tyre Nichols bodycam video shows police beating Memphis father for several minutes

Police bodycam footage shows five Memphis officers attacking and beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop on January 7. The 29-year-old father died three days later.

Officers' conversations following Tyre Nichols beating
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Bodycam footage from the Memphis Police Department shows the moments following beating of Tyre Nichols. Note: Video is graphic and contains profanity.

Video evidence suggests Alex Murdaugh gave an inaccurate timeline of events

Alex Murdaugh’s comments to police about his whereabouts around the time his wife and son were fatally shot may not have been accurate.

A timeline of events in the Tyre Nichols case

Tyre Nichols' death prompted murder charges against the officers and outrage at the country’s latest instance of police brutality.

Florida woman arrested for defrauding Holocaust survivor of $2.8 million in romance scam

The DOJ says Peaches Stergo met the 87-year-old man on a dating website and used the money she took from him to buy a home, cars, gold coins, Rolex watches, jewelry, and expensive clothes.

Gunman kills 6 near Jerusalem synagogue

Police said the gunman was "neutralized," a term that typically means he was killed.

Oklahoma authorities identify Athena Brownfield remains found near caretaker's home

Athena Brownfield, 4, was initially reported missing on Jan. 10 after a postal carrier found her 5-year-old sister wandering around alone in Cyril, Oklahoma,

VIDEO: Police chase suspect narrowly dodges CHP's PIT maneuver, briefly extends pursuit

A two-county police chase finally comes to an end in Orange County, but not before the suspect left a trail of danger that included multiple sideswiping, speeding, and scaring other drivers by traveling the wrong way.

Missing Ohio architect killed in Mexico with fiancée

Mexican authorities discovered Jose Gutierrez — along with his fiancée, Daniela Pichardo, and Pichardo’s sister and cousin — dead last week

Tyre Nichols death: 5 Memphis officers charged with murder

The Memphis police chief has called the actions of five officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols “heinous, reckless and inhumane."

Massachusetts mother accused of killing 2 children, injuring infant, authorities say

A 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy were killed, while a 7-month-old boy was hospitalized. The local district attorney called the incident "an unimaginable, senseless tragedy."