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Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests; suspect in custody
At least two police officers were shot in Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday night as protesters flocked to the streets to rally against a grand jury's decision regarding three officers who were involved in a March drug raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, authorities said.
At least two police officers were shot in Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday night as protesters flocked to the streets to rally against a grand jury's decision regarding three officers who were involved in a March drug raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, authorities said.
The grand jury indicted one of the officers, former Louisville Metro police Officer Brett Hankison, for wanton endangerment over stray bullets that found their way into a neighboring family’s home. He was fired in June.
Shortly after a police news conference, reports emerged on social media that a third police officer may have been injured.
Shortly after a police news conference, reports emerged on social media that a third police officer may have been injured.
Wednesday's two police victims were being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, interim Louisville Metro police Chief Robert Schroeder told reporters around 10 p.m. ET.
President Trump on Wednesday night tweeted he was "Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help. Spoke to @GovAndyBeshear and we are prepared to work together, immediately upon request!"
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer tweeted late Wednesday, "Our hearts go out to the two @LMPD officers who were shot. Please pray for them and their families, & pray for our city, and all who are in pain today. For anyone who is still out, please go home tonight. Violence doesn't get us closer to a fair, just and equitable city." CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
In other developments:
- Louisville protesters grab signs, shields other supplies from U-Haul truck: video
- Breonna Taylor case evidence does not 'prove a homicide' by police, Andy McCarthy says
- Reporter recalls shooting in Louisville as Breonna Taylor protests rage: 'People started to scatter'
- New details emerge from night Breonna Taylor was shot after review of over 1,200 crime scene photos
- LeBron James on Breonna Taylor case: 'The most DISRESPECTED person on earth is THE BLACK WOMAN!'
President Trump on Wednesday night tweeted he was "Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help. Spoke to @GovAndyBeshear and we are prepared to work together, immediately upon request!"
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer tweeted late Wednesday, "Our hearts go out to the two @LMPD officers who were shot. Please pray for them and their families, & pray for our city, and all who are in pain today. For anyone who is still out, please go home tonight. Violence doesn't get us closer to a fair, just and equitable city." CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
In other developments:
- Louisville protesters grab signs, shields other supplies from U-Haul truck: video
- Breonna Taylor case evidence does not 'prove a homicide' by police, Andy McCarthy says
- Reporter recalls shooting in Louisville as Breonna Taylor protests rage: 'People started to scatter'
- New details emerge from night Breonna Taylor was shot after review of over 1,200 crime scene photos
- LeBron James on Breonna Taylor case: 'The most DISRESPECTED person on earth is THE BLACK WOMAN!'
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