Louisville Officer Fired After Federal Charges Related to Breonna Taylor Death

A photograph of Breonna Taylor in Washington on July 30, 2022. Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Frontline Action Hub

The Louisville Metro Police chief announced Friday the termination of Sgt. Kyle Meany who is facing federal civil rights charges related to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in 2020, according to reports.

Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields said she made the decision to fire Meany before he faces court after “careful consideration and not with ease.”