Louisville officer shot as unrest erupts after Breonna Taylor decision

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville Metro Police Officer has been shot in downtown Louisville amid protests in response to the Breonna Taylor decision.

Metrosafe confirmed to WDRB News that an officer had been shot at Brook and Broadway sometime before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The news was also confirmed by LMPD Spokesperson Lamont Washington in an emailed statement.

No other information was immediately available. Possible injuries to the officer are unknown at this time.

 

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