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Two police officers shot during Breonna Taylor protests in Louisville

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

09:42 24 Sep 2020


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Thousands of protestors took to the streets in Louisville.

Two police officers have been shot following violent protests over the killing of Breonna Taylor in the US.

The 26-year-old black woman was shot multiple times by police who burst into her home during a drug raid gone wrong in March.

Demonstrations have reignited in the city of Louisville after no officers were charged with offences directly linked to her death.

At a grand jury hearing on Wednesday, one officer, Brett Hankison, was charged, but not with an offence in relation to the killing of Breonna Taylor.

Rather, Hankison was charged with "wanton endangerment" for firing into a neighbour's apartment in Louisville.

This decision is said to have prompted mass protests in Louisville on Wednesday night, resulting in the shootings.

These men were among those out on the streets of Louisville last night:

Two police officers shot during Breonna Taylor protests in Louisville

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US President Donald Trump has tweeted saying he's praying for the injured officers.

“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!”


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