Roommates, as the country continues to voice their demand to arrest the officers responsible for the death of Breonna Taylor, the decision regarding their fate is now closer than ever—but recent precautions in Louisville have many expecting the worst. The Mayor of Louisville recently declared a state of emergency, while local police have barricaded the downtown area, as the formal decision is just hours away.
Greg Fischer, the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, declared a state of emergency earlier this week for the city “due to the potential for civil unrest.” He continued, adding “Our goal is ensuring space and opportunity for potential protesters to gather and express their First Amendment rights after the announcement. At the same time, we are preparing for any eventuality to keep everyone safe.”
His statement comes as Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is poised to announce whether his office will bring charges against the police officers who fatally shot 26-year-old Breonna Taylor during a botched narcotics raid at her home on March 13th.
While the mayor reiterated he has no insight about when Cameron’s decision will be announced, he said the city must be prepared for anything—which is likely why dozens of local police officers have continued to board up and barricade the city in anticipation of riots and protests.
Naturally, these actions have many fearing the worst, which would be no charges brought against the officers at all. This could very well be the case, considering the $12 million settlement Breonna Taylor’s family recently received.
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