Two police officers were shot in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday night as protests erupted after a grand jury’s decision not to indict all three officers who were involved in the shooting Breonna Taylor, authorities said.
Greg Fischer, the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky issued a statement following the attack on two police officers. “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,” said Fischer.
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. pic.twitter.com/fDTZkjIROj
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) September 24, 2020
Hours before the protests started, the Mayor had already issued a curfew order, which was supposed to begin at 9 PM on Wednesday until 6:30 AM on Thursday. “It’s important for everyone in our community to be safe, as much of the unfortunate violence that’s occurred in recent months has happened overnight. Please begin heading home,” reads Mayor’s tweet.
Our city will be under a curfew beginning at 9 tonight (9/23) until 6:30am. It's important for everyone in our community to be safe, as much of the unfortunate violence that's occurred in recent months has happened overnight. Please begin heading home. https://t.co/wC5wuQz7GZ
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) September 24, 2020
Meanwhile, as predicted protests turned violent. In many occasions protesters carried sticks confronted police offers in Louisville streets.
Louisville, Ky.: Angry BLM rioters, some carrying sticks, confront cops in the street. pic.twitter.com/yoqp43s6m4
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 23, 2020