The Memphis Police Department publicly released a video on Jan. 27 of several uniformed police officers restraining an individual while they appeared to be taking turns punching and beating the man while they held his arms behind his back. That individual, 29-year-old, Tyre Nichols, was beaten by police officers on Jan. 7, before dying of his injuries three days later.

The incident has attracted national attention and outrage as yet another public instance of police brutality. Nichols was reportedly stopped by police for reckless driving before he was beaten by the Memphis officers. Since the incident, five officers have been fired and charges have been filed against them for their role in Nichols’ death.

On the day the video was released, Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt issued a statement on social media regarding the incident and his feelings toward it.

The statement reads as follows: “Police officers take an oath to protect the public — it is a commitment that every member of the Renton Police Department sets out to do every day. The tragic death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers is absolutely infuriating and is condemned by all of us. Our fundamental commitment is to the preservation of life; an act like this is the greatest violation of public trust and is clearly indefensible. The brutality and failure to intervene by those former officers is sickening and leaves everyone, officers included, outraged. They betrayed their oath of office, disgraced their badge, and brought shame to a profession that works selflessly each day to protect and serve communities.

I want to assure you that the Renton Police Department is committed to protecting the health and well-being of everyone within our city, and we are dedicated to our mission of working together to provide unbiased law enforcement services. We will always adhere to our commitment to build partnerships within our proud and diverse community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nichols’ family, his friends, and the Memphis community.”