Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The service begins at 11:30 a.m. ET.

ABC NEWS—Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend Tyre Nichols’ funeral on Wednesday.

Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, and George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, will also be in attendance.

Nichols, 29, died on Jan, 10, three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers at a traffic stop.

The graphic footage was caught on officers’ body cameras. The video was released to the public on Friday and sparked nationwide outrage.

Five officers involved in the Jan. 7 traffic stop have been fired and arrested on charges including second-degree murder.

The service begins at 11:30 a.m. ET.

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