Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund

This undated photo provided by Ryan Wilson shows Tyre Nichols, who had a passion for skateboarding and was described by friends as joyful and lovable. Nichols was fatally beaten by police during a traffic stop in Memphis, Tenn., on Jan. 7, 2023. (Courtesy of Ryan Wilson)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) 鈥 Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Throne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.

鈥淢y proceeds from these will go to the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund, which includes plans to build a public skatepark in his honor; as our worlds continue to grieve his loss,鈥 Hawk tweeted Friday. 鈥淗e was a talented skater among other admirable traits. Let鈥檚 keep his legacy alive.鈥

The photos can be purchased on Thorne's website for $30. Only 1,000 copies will be available for sale.

Half of the proceeds from the autographed photos will go to Nichols' memorial fund "to help his family out, and to build a memorial skate park in his name, honoring his love for skateboarding," according to Thorne's website.

Nichols was a 29-year-old .

He died Jan. 10 after police stopped him for what they said was a traffic violation and beat him. released after pressure from Nichols鈥 family shows officers holding him down and repeatedly punching, kicking and striking him with a baton as he screamed for his mother.

Six officers have since been fired and five of them have been charged. One other officer has been suspended, but has not been identified.

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An earlier version of this report incorrectly said six officers had been charged instead of five.

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