We have to do better, Biden tells Nichols's parents in address to America

JOE BIDEN paid tribute to Tyre Nichols's parents and the hero of a mass shooting as he made his State of the Union address.

- Matt Watts

Rodney and RowVaughn Wells, whose son died after being beaten by police in Memphis, were invited to watch the US president's speech to Congress.

Mr Biden used his address to renew his calls for police reform, saying officers who "violate the public trust" should be held accountable and called for better training.

"What happened to Tyre in Memphis happens too often. We have to do better," he said. Five officers have been charged with murder.

Brandon Tsay, who disarmed the gunman suspected of killing 11 people at a California dance hall during Lunar New Year celebrations last month also watched on as a guest of First Lady Jill Biden.

"He saved lives," Mr Biden said, as Congress gave Mr Tsay a standing ovation. "It's time we do the same as well," the President continued as he called for stricter gun safety legislation.