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Breonna Taylor decision: two officers shot in Louisville as protests erupt across US – live Breonna Taylor decision: two officers shot in Louisville as protests erupt across US – live
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Crowds gather from coast to coast after just one officer involved in Taylor’s killing is charged with wanton endangermentCrowds gather from coast to coast after just one officer involved in Taylor’s killing is charged with wanton endangerment
For nearly 120 days, protesters in Louisville, Kentucky, have shouted “no justice, no peace!” as they called for charges against three police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot in her apartment in March as police executed a search warrant.
In the minutes following the announcement that only one officer would be indicted – for wanton endangerment for firing into an apartment next door to Taylor’s – a quiet, stunned sadness and simmering anger overtook Louisville’s Jefferson Square Park, the epicenter of protests which has been dubbed Injustice Square Park.
Monique Lathon, a 33-year-old Black woman, said she was feeling “mostly sadness more than anger” as tears streamed down her face after the announcement. “Just sorry to Bre that we weren’t able to get her justice.”
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Colin Kaepernick, who in 2016 knelt during the national anthem at the start an NFL game to protest police brutality, has tweeted about the Breonna Taylor decision:
A short while ago, the Kentucky governor, Andy Beshear, released a video statement in which he asks that protesters leave the streets and go home in light of the shooting of two officers.
Here is the full transcript of what he said:
Earlier today, Beshear called on the state attorney general, Daniel Cameron, to release online all the information he can about the Breonna Taylor case.
“I believe that the public deserves this information,” said the Democrat governor. “I trust Kentuckians. They deserve to see the facts for themselves.”
Beshear argued releasing the information, without jeopardizing the three-count indictment against former officer Brett Hankison, would help the state to heal.
Here is video from the protests in Detroit:Here is video from the protests in Detroit:
And two from the protests in New York:And two from the protests in New York:
Hi, my name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be bringing you the latest for the next while.Hi, my name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be bringing you the latest for the next while.
As always, we really appreciate news, updates, good photographs or anything else from the protests in your city.As always, we really appreciate news, updates, good photographs or anything else from the protests in your city.
Get in touch on Twitter @helenrsullivan or send me an email: helen.sullivan@theguardian.com.Get in touch on Twitter @helenrsullivan or send me an email: helen.sullivan@theguardian.com.
What we know so farWhat we know so far
Two police officers in Louisville were shot tonight and suffer non-life-threatening injuries. Louisville police have one suspect in custody, but it is unclear whether the suspect and the shooting were related to protests that were happening in the city. One officer is undergoing surgery while the second is alert and stable. The police have not given any other information to press.Two police officers in Louisville were shot tonight and suffer non-life-threatening injuries. Louisville police have one suspect in custody, but it is unclear whether the suspect and the shooting were related to protests that were happening in the city. One officer is undergoing surgery while the second is alert and stable. The police have not given any other information to press.
After it was announced a grand jury decided not to charge the three police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, who was shot by police in March, protests have been happening in Louisville all throughout the afternoon. Protests were largely peaceful, though confrontations became tense as police attempted to disperse crowds and started to warn protesters about the city’s 9 pm curfew. Arrests were made earlier in the day of people who refused to disperse in closed-off areas.After it was announced a grand jury decided not to charge the three police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, who was shot by police in March, protests have been happening in Louisville all throughout the afternoon. Protests were largely peaceful, though confrontations became tense as police attempted to disperse crowds and started to warn protesters about the city’s 9 pm curfew. Arrests were made earlier in the day of people who refused to disperse in closed-off areas.
Thousands of people across the country have turned their anger over the grand jury’s decision into largely peaceful protests. Nearly every major US city saw protesters chanting “Say her name! Breonna Taylor” and “No justice, no peace”. Posters and shrines dedicated to Taylor were seen all around as protestors marched through city streets.Thousands of people across the country have turned their anger over the grand jury’s decision into largely peaceful protests. Nearly every major US city saw protesters chanting “Say her name! Breonna Taylor” and “No justice, no peace”. Posters and shrines dedicated to Taylor were seen all around as protestors marched through city streets.
Two officers were shot in Louisville tonight, both suffering non-life-threatening injuries, said Robert Schroeder chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department at a brief press conference.Two officers were shot in Louisville tonight, both suffering non-life-threatening injuries, said Robert Schroeder chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department at a brief press conference.
One of the officers is currently undergoing surgery, while a second is “alert and stable”. The officers were shot at around 8.30pm. Police have one suspect in custody. It is unclear whether the shootings were in connection to the protests that were happening downtown.One of the officers is currently undergoing surgery, while a second is “alert and stable”. The officers were shot at around 8.30pm. Police have one suspect in custody. It is unclear whether the shootings were in connection to the protests that were happening downtown.
While protests in the city turned tense as time went on and police attempted to disperse protesters, the demonstrations throughout the day were largely peaceful.While protests in the city turned tense as time went on and police attempted to disperse protesters, the demonstrations throughout the day were largely peaceful.
Though protests in Louisville have led to tense confrontations between the police and protesters, demonstrations around the country have been largely peaceful.Though protests in Louisville have led to tense confrontations between the police and protesters, demonstrations around the country have been largely peaceful.
A crowd of people are marching in downtown Austin, chanting “say her name! Breonna Taylor” and holding signs that say “Justice for Breonna Taylor”.A crowd of people are marching in downtown Austin, chanting “say her name! Breonna Taylor” and holding signs that say “Justice for Breonna Taylor”.
Protests are happening in nearly every major city. Protesters in Dallas are chanting “we’re young, we’re strong, we’re marching all night long”.Protests are happening in nearly every major city. Protesters in Dallas are chanting “we’re young, we’re strong, we’re marching all night long”.
Meanwhile, huge crowds have gathered in New York City, where multiple protests have popped up around the city.Meanwhile, huge crowds have gathered in New York City, where multiple protests have popped up around the city.
Some local news outlets in Louisville have reported that an additional officer has been shot. The Louisville Metro Police Department said it will hold a press conference tonight to provide more information on the “officer shootings”.Some local news outlets in Louisville have reported that an additional officer has been shot. The Louisville Metro Police Department said it will hold a press conference tonight to provide more information on the “officer shootings”.
The Louisville Metro Police Department has confirmed that one of their officers has been shot, according to multiple outlets. Reports say the officer has been taken to a hospital downtown. No other information seems to be available at this time.The Louisville Metro Police Department has confirmed that one of their officers has been shot, according to multiple outlets. Reports say the officer has been taken to a hospital downtown. No other information seems to be available at this time.
Multiple videos with gunshots ringing out in the background are floating around on Twitter, though it is unclear when the officer was shot. The city’s curfew started at 9pm.Multiple videos with gunshots ringing out in the background are floating around on Twitter, though it is unclear when the officer was shot. The city’s curfew started at 9pm.
Joe Biden just released a statement on today’s Breonna Taylor decision. While many lawmakers in the Democratic party have taken stronger stances against the decision, Biden called for people to wait for the federal investigation that will provide a “final judgment of that investigation”.Joe Biden just released a statement on today’s Breonna Taylor decision. While many lawmakers in the Democratic party have taken stronger stances against the decision, Biden called for people to wait for the federal investigation that will provide a “final judgment of that investigation”.
“I know people are frustrated and they have a right to peacefully protest, but violence is never acceptable,” the statement read.“I know people are frustrated and they have a right to peacefully protest, but violence is never acceptable,” the statement read.
Protests in the largest US cities have started to balloon in size. In Washington DC, hundreds have gathered at Black Lives Matter Plaza, which the city placed in direct view of the White House.Protests in the largest US cities have started to balloon in size. In Washington DC, hundreds have gathered at Black Lives Matter Plaza, which the city placed in direct view of the White House.
Hundreds of people holding signs and chanting could be seen walking down the streets of Atlanta and New York City.Hundreds of people holding signs and chanting could be seen walking down the streets of Atlanta and New York City.
Curfew in Louisville is set to start at 9pm, but police have already released tear gas in attempts to disperse a crowd of protestors.Curfew in Louisville is set to start at 9pm, but police have already released tear gas in attempts to disperse a crowd of protestors.
Actor George Clooney released a powerful statement on Breonna Taylor’s case, pushing back on Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron’s assertion that celebrities and influences from outside the state “will tell us how to feel”, “suggesting they understand the facts of this case and that they know our community and the commonwealth better than we do”.Actor George Clooney released a powerful statement on Breonna Taylor’s case, pushing back on Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron’s assertion that celebrities and influences from outside the state “will tell us how to feel”, “suggesting they understand the facts of this case and that they know our community and the commonwealth better than we do”.
Clooney wrote: “I was born and raised in Kentucky. Cut tobacco on the farms of Kentucky. Both my parents and my sister in Kentucky. I own a home in Kentucky, and I was there last month.Clooney wrote: “I was born and raised in Kentucky. Cut tobacco on the farms of Kentucky. Both my parents and my sister in Kentucky. I own a home in Kentucky, and I was there last month.
“I know the community. I know the commonwealth. And I was taught in the schools and churches of Kentucky what is right and what is wrong. I’m ashamed of this decision.”“I know the community. I know the commonwealth. And I was taught in the schools and churches of Kentucky what is right and what is wrong. I’m ashamed of this decision.”