Candlelight vigil honoring Tyre Nichols in downtown Fort Myers

Reporter: Justin Kase Writer: Paul Dolan
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A church filled with anger and sadness as mourners said their final goodbyes to Tyre Nichols.

Nichols died after a violent beating by Memphis police officers.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at Tyre Nichols’ funeral. CREDIT: CBS

The Southwest Florida community also came together Wednesday night to honor Nichols with a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m.

People gathered by the green space at the downtown Fort Myers library Wednesday evening.

Tyre Nichols funeral. CREDIT: CBS

The crowd will gather to honor the life of Tyre Nichols following his funeral earlier in the day.

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