Oct 22 Investigations The model city: Inside LMPD’s failure to reform itself Louisville portrayed itself as a police department that would show the rest of the country how to reform. That facade came crumbling down in 2020. By Eleanor Klibanoff and Carrie Cochran, Karen Rodriguez, Maia Rosenfeld and Maren Machles of Newsy Oct 22 Investigations The model city: Inside LMPD’s failure to reform itself Eleanor Klibanoff and Carrie Cochran, Karen Rodriguez, Maia Rosenfeld and Maren Machles of Newsy
May 26 Metro Louisville David McAtee’s Brother Arrested At Protest Over His Death The protest came a day after Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney said no one would be charged for killing David McAtee last June. By Ryland Barton May 26 Metro Louisville David McAtee's Brother Arrested At Protest Over His Death Ryland Barton
May 25 Community Police, National Guard Members Won’t Be Charged In David McAtee Killing Commonwealth Attorney Tom Wine says responders were acting in self defense when they killed McAtee last June. By Jared Bennett May 25 Community Police, National Guard Won't Be Charged In McAtee Killing Jared Bennett
May 5 Investigations National Guard Investigation After David McAtee Shooting Still Not Done The Kentucky National Guard promised to examine its protest response and draft recommendations for the future. By Jared Bennett May 5 Investigations National Guard Investigation After David McAtee Shooting Still Not Done Jared Bennett
Sep 28 Metro Louisville Retiring Louisville Police Chief Faces Council Questions On Protest Response Robert Schroeder testified after nearly two months of avoiding speaking publicly to Metro Council members under oath. By Amina Elahi Sep 28 Metro Louisville Retiring LMPD Chief Faces Council Questions On Protest Response Amina Elahi
Jul 5 Local News Large Mural That Includes Faces of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee Unveiled Artist Braylyn Resko Stewart said they wanted the work to be large so that visitors or passersby will be “engulfed” by the faces of victims of police and racist violence. By Jared Bennett Jul 5 Local News Large Mural That Includes Faces of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee Unveiled Jared Bennett
Jun 17 Investigations LMPD Report On Police Shootings Doesn’t Name Breonna Taylor, David McAtee Despite weeks of daily calls from protesters to "say their name," neither Breonna Taylor nor David McAtee is listed by name in the police shooting database. By Jared Bennett Jun 17 Investigations LMPD Report On Police Shootings Doesn’t Name Breonna Taylor, David McAtee Jared Bennett
Jun 16 Investigations Document Details What LMPD Audit Will, And Will Not, Cover There is no time frame for the audit yet, but documents show the scope of work will be significant. By Eleanor Klibanoff Jun 16 Investigations Document Details What LMPD Audit Will, And Will Not, Cover Eleanor Klibanoff
Jun 12 Community Family, Friends Mourn David McAtee At Wake Family and friends gathered Friday to pay respects to David McAtee, a local barbecue chef who was shot and killed by National Guard. By Jess Clark Jun 12 Community Family, Friends Mourn David McAtee At Wake Jess Clark
Jun 11 Metro Louisville Support For Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Wanes As Protests Continue Fischer has not been universally beloved, but it’s safe to say that — in nearly a decade of running this city — he’s never faced criticism like he has in the last two weeks. By Amina Elahi and Eleanor Klibanoff Jun 11 Metro Louisville Support For Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Wanes As Protests Continue Amina Elahi and Eleanor Klibanoff
Jun 11 Community Calling For An End To ‘White Silence,’ Protesters Kneel Outside Louisville Police Headquarters More than 100 protesters gathered outside LMPD headquarters to read the names of people they say have been unjustly killed by police. By Ryan Van Velzer Jun 11 Community Protesters Kneel Outside Louisville Police Headquarters Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 10 Kentucky Politics Beshear Says He Doesn’t Regret Sending National Guard To Louisville State officials revealed this week that David McAtee was killed by a single bullet that was shot out of a National Guard rifle. By Ryland Barton Jun 10 Kentucky Politics Beshear Says He Doesn't Regret Sending National Guard To Louisville Ryland Barton
Jun 9 Metro Louisville Investigation Shows National Guard Bullet Killed David McAtee The bullet pulled from McAtee’s body matched that of the rounds carried by the National Guard, making it clear that guardsmen — not Louisville Metro Police — are responsible for the fatal shot. By Jacob Ryan Jun 9 Metro Louisville Investigation Shows National Guard Bullet Killed David McAtee Jacob Ryan
Jun 9 Community A Younger Generation Of Protesters Organizes For The Long Run If the question is "What happens next?," the answer from protesters is clear: “organize.” By Ryan Van Velzer Jun 9 Community A Younger Generation Of Protesters Organizes For The Long Run Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 8 Metro Louisville McAtee Family Attorneys Announce Plans To Sue City, Ask For Apology “The only thing I want for my son is peace and justice,” Odessa Riley said. By Jacob Ryan Jun 8 Metro Louisville McAtee Family Attorneys Announce Plans To Sue City, Ask For Apology Jacob Ryan