Who were the officers involved in the December 4th LMPD shooting?

Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor were identified as the officers involved in the December 4th shooting in Hurstborne Acres.

Did Officer Michael Crowe have any prior disciplinary actions?

Yes, Officer Michael Crowe received a letter of reprimand in December 2022 for policy violations in a previous 2021 police shooting incident.

When will the body camera footage from the Hurstborne Acres shooting be released?

Louisville Metro Police policy indicates that body camera footage is typically released within 10 business days of the shooting incident.

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LMPD Names Officers in Fatal Hurstborne Acres Shooting

7 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor fired shots on December 4.
Crowe previously faced policy violations in a 2021 police shooting.
Body camera footage release is expected within ten business days.

LMPD Names Officers in Fatal Hurstborne Acres Shooting

Louisville Metro Police have identified the officers involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on December 4 at an apartment complex in Hurstborne Acres. Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor discharged their weapons after instructing a man to drop his weapon. The man was pronounced dead at the scene despite aid rendered by the officers.

Officer Michael Crowe, who joined LMPD in 2017, had previously received a letter of reprimand in December 2022 for violating pursuit and body camera policies during a 2021 police shooting. However, he was exonerated of violating use of deadly force and deescalation policies in that incident.