Officer who shot Breonna Taylor soon fired
The Kentucky police officer who fired the shot that killed Breonna Taylor was told on Tuesday (December 29) that he'll soon be terminated. That's according to U.S. media reports.
In March, three Louisville police officers botched a raid on 26-year-old Taylor's apartment.
Her boyfriend fired once at what he said he believed were intruders officers fired back 32 times. Six of the shots struck and killed Taylor.
Her death became one of the main symbols of protest the United States over the summer as demonstrators spoke out against police brutality and racism.
The New York Times reported on Tuesday that two officers involved in the deadly raid, Detectives Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes, received notices of termination. That reporting came from statements prepared by the detectives' lawyers.
Louisville Police Department's interim chief, Yvette Gentry wrote in Jayne's pre-termination letter:
"Your actions have brought discredit upon yourself and the Department."
The Louisville Metro Police Department did not comment when contacted by Reuters, but Jayne's lawyer told local media that the officers plan on contesting their terminations during the department hearing set for Thursday, December 31.
