The city of Minneapolis is preparing in case the release of the Tyree Nichols video prompts any outbreak of violence.
The city's office of community safety put out a statement Friday afternoon that it's readying its Emergency Operations Plan in the event of any disruptions if people choose to protest.
That includes coordinating with all city and neighboring agencies...and even having fencing ready to help support key infrastructure.
As it happens, the Memphis Grizzlies are in town for a game against the Timberwolves tonight at Target Center....with tip-off only a couple of hours after the tape's release.
In a statement to Bring Me The News, a spokesperson for the Wolves said there's all expectations Target Center will be safe and secure.
Minneapolis, Target Center officials readying for possible violent demonstrations after release of Nichols video
Timberwolves host Memphis Grizzlies just a couple of hours after the release of video in Memphis Friday night
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies face off Friday night at Target Center in Minneapolis, hours after the release of the video footage that purportedly shows Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols earlier this month. He later died. Target Center and city officials say they're ready but everything should be safe.
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By Rusty Ray
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023 04:07 PM
