Video of Tyre Nichols beating met with outrage among Las Vegas community leaders

"Tonight, the world saw video of unspeakable police brutality that ultimately led to Tyre Nichols' death. Tyre was a devoted son and father to his own 4-year-old little boy. He loved to skateboard and take pictures of the sunset. Tyre had his mother's name tattooed on his arm and ate dinner with her on his meal breaks. He was a person, with dreams, with goals, with aspirations, all of which were taken from him through actions both brutal and cruel — prime examples of what law enforcement must not be. The officers involved failed their community, their humanity and their oaths to society. Law enforcement must listen to the pain of this community, and we must take a firm stand that actions like the ones we saw on video tonight will never be accepted by us. No mother, no child, no family should have to go through what Tyre's family is going through. My prayers are with Tyre's family and the entire city of Memphis as they reckon with their heartbreak."

"The work to advance and expand civil rights persists no matter who the perpetrator is. The death of Tyre Nichols shows us that the problem of policing is foundational in the culture of policing in America. There is a quiet consensus to terminate the lives of Black and Brown men, one that we should all be concerned with. I hope the officers involved in this egregious act are held accountable, but true justice here means taking action and making changes. Changes that beget greater transparency, accountability and justice for families that are mistreated by those entrusted to safeguard our communities."

"My heart goes out to Tyre Nichols' family as we mourn his loss. I remain committed to finding legislative solutions to ensure that police officers who use excessive force are held accountable though the criminal legal system."

“As a law enforcement veteran, I'm deeply disturbed by the death of Tyre Nichols. The brutality and violence displayed by the five former Memphis police officers is unacceptable and shameful, and it has no place in law enforcement. We must condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms.”

"Regarding Memphis Police video released today: This is the sickest, most revolting act of humanity I have ever seen in my adult lifetime. It is about the essence of man, the failure of society, the failure of family, the failure of law and righteousness. This is not about law enforcement. This is about humanity and the sickness that is part of today. It is intolerable, and must be dealt with, and must not paint others with this sick brush. I am sickened beyond words to express my horror."

"The violence and disregard for life witnessed in the horrific death of Tyre Nichols is extremely disturbing and in stark contrast to the justice being sought across our nation. I urge our community and nation, our activists, residents and law enforcement officers to come together peacefully to further our shared mission of equality, humanity and justice for all."

"Tyre Nichols should be alive and justice needs to be swift. I urge everyone to follow the Nichols' family's calls for peaceful protest."

"Sheriff Kevin McMahill and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department extend our sympathies to the family of Tyre Nichols. There is no room in policing for the lack of humanity shown by the five former Memphis police officers. The brutality of Tyre's death and lack of intervention by officers to render aid is unacceptable."

"My heart is with the friends and loved ones of Tyre Nichols. I pray for peace tonight and justice to come."

"My thoughts are with Tyre Nichols' family. The brutality that led to his death demands justice, and has no place in our country."