Protesters march through Downtown Memphis after release of Tyre Nichols... arrest video

Jun 12, 2023

Protesters marched Friday evening to Interstate 55 south of Downtown Memphis, blocking traffic after the release of Tyre Nichols arrest footage.

The Memphis Police Department issued a traffic alert for that part of the interstate and asked the public to avoid the locations that include I-55 North/Riverside and Arkansas Bridge, Crump/Third and Florida/North Parkway.

It is a major connector between Tennessee and Arkansas.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area.

As of 7:45 p.m., the protests appear to be peaceful.

Just before 10 p.m. Friday, some of the protests appeared to have end.

But some of the protesters said that theyd continue demonstrations through the weekend.

Download the FOX13 Memphis app to receive alerts from breaking news in your neighborhood.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Trending stories:

With the TCAP retake results released Wednesday, only about 30% of MSCS third-graders will get to advance to the fourth grade. Read MoreTCAP retake results for MSCS and other Tennessee school districts released

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The latest smash and grab in Memphis was caught on video. Read MoreBurglars target Buster's liquor store on Highland overnight, police say

Welcome to Wednesday evening, everyone: Read MoreCold front to drop temps into 80s over next several days in the Mid-South

WATCH: Questions remain after bridges between Memphis and Arkansas shut down for hours Read MoreWATCH: Questions remain after bridges between Memphis and Arkansas shut down for hours

WATCH: Latest smash and grab at Memphis liquor store caught on video Read MoreWATCH: Latest smash and grab at Memphis liquor store caught on video

WATCH: Alcy-Ball neighbors want transformer replaced and vegetation trimmed Read MoreWATCH: Alcy-Ball neighbors want transformer replaced and vegetation trimmed

Holes in walls, doors that won't lock, faucets constantly running and no heat or air conditioning. Those are just some of the complaints for tenants at Ripley Terrace Apartments. Read MoreTenants at Ripley apartments receive eviction without warning, they say

WATCH: Canada wildfire smoke raises concerns about air quality in Memphis Read MoreWATCH: Canada wildfire smoke raises concerns about air quality in Memphis

WATCH: Mail at Hickory Hill senior living facility stolen and tampered with, residents say Read MoreWATCH: Mail at Hickory Hill senior living facility stolen and tampered with, residents say

WATCH: Tenants at Ripley apartments evicted without notice, they say Read MoreWATCH: Tenants at Ripley apartments evicted without notice, they say

WATCH: Young Dolph suspect back in court Friday after new charges filed, state says Read MoreWATCH: Young Dolph suspect back in court Friday after new charges filed, state says

WATCH: All interstate traffic into Tennessee blocked for hours amid issues on bridges Read MoreWATCH: All interstate traffic into Tennessee blocked for hours amid issues on bridges

Currently in Memphis