that video. the fallout from police departments across the country. in the middle east, bloodshed. a 13-year-old palestinian gunman opens fire in jerusalem. one day after a deadly synagogue shooting. plus, former president trump hits the trail looking ahead to 2024. while embattled congressman george santos dives into work, putting off questions about his past. and later, a new find from ancient times. how a mummy unearthed in egypt may be the oldest ever discovered. announcer: this is the cbs weekend news from chicago with adriana diaz. good evening. there is breaking news from memphis. today the city s police department said it would shut down the crime fighting unit that included officers charged in the death of tyre nichols. the so-called s.c.o.r.p.i.a.n. unit had a reputation for using aggressive tactics. those officers now fired, face second-degree murder and other charges in the death of the 29-year-old following his violent arrest earlier this month. today
good evening everyone. i m alisyn camerota. this is cnn tonight. memphis is holding its breath waiting for the release of the video showing exactly what happened to 29-year-old tyre nichols after he was pulled over by police on january 7th. three days later he was dead. an independent autopsy blamed his death on, quote, extensive bleeding caused by severe beating. and tonight tyre nichols mother pleads for peace. when that tape comes out tomorrow, it is going to be horrific. my lord. i didn t see it. but from what i hear, it is going to be horrific. but i want each and every one of you to protest in peace. i don t want us burning up our cities, tearing up the streets, because that is not what my son stood for. people who have seen this police body cam video call it shocking, secening, and appalling. i ve seen the video. as stated you will, too. in a word, it is absolutely appalling. let me be clear. what happened here does not at all reflect proper policing. this