New documents show Memphis lieutenant retired before he could be fired for Tyre Nichols’ deadly arrest

Memphis police Lt. Dewayne Smith is accused of failing to “take command” in a supervisory role at the scene of Tyre Nichols’ arrest.

He filed for retirement on Feb. 28, just two days before he was scheduled to appear at a disciplinary hearing.

Nichols was pulled over on Jan. 7 in Memphis on allegations of reckless driving.