This archive report was first published on 6 June 2020.
On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African American woman, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers in her home. Her case has largely flown under the radar, unlike the high-profile killing of George Floyd.
Published on June 6, 2020, the incident has sparked a renewed call for justice and accountability in the United States. The 26-year-old emergency medical technician was shot multiple times by police who had entered her apartment with a no-knock warrant. Her death has been met with widespread outrage and calls for reform.
