LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Protesters took to the streets nationwide for a fifth day Sunday after a Kentucky grand jury declined to indict officers for the March 13 death of Breonna Taylor.
The Rev. Dr. Charles Elliott Jr., speaks with demonstrators, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
A person sits in a police vehicle after being detained, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
A woman speaks to police as protesters stay on church property, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
A woman holds a candle during a protest action outside the St. Louis Police Headquarters on September 24, 2020, in St Louis, Missouri.
Protesters block Interstate 64 during a protest action on September 24, 2020, in St Louis, Missouri.
A protester stands in Jefferson Square, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Protesters demonstrate in the streets during a protest action on September 24, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri.
A woman shouts after being detained by police after a curfew, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Protesters march, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Police block off an alley, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
A man is tackled outside his apartment by police, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Protesters march, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Protesters march, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Protesters march, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Protesters wait outside the First Unitarian church, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.
Two officers who fired their weapons at Taylor’s home – Sgt. Jon Mattingly and Detective Myles Cosgrove – were deemed justified in the shooting.
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Detective Brett Hankison, who was fired from the police department in June, was charged with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment for shooting into Taylor’s apartment from outside, endangering the lives of three people in the apartment next door.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Sheree Barbour holds her fist in the air as people protest the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case on September 23, 2020, in Denver, United States.
Demonstrators march along Constitution Avenue in protest following a Kentucky grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case on September 23, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
Members of Black Lives Matter (BLM) are joined by hundreds of others during an evening protest against the Kentucky grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case outside of the Barclays Center on September 23, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
A woman holds a "Justice for Breonna Taylor" sign as people protest the grand jury decision in the Taylor case on September 23, 2020, in Denver, United States.
Demonstrators march along Constitution Avenue in protest following a Kentucky grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case on September 23, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
Members of Black Lives Matter (BLM) are joined by hundreds of others during an evening protest against the Kentucky grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case outside of the Barclays Center on September 23, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Members of Black Lives Matter (BLM) are joined by hundreds of others during an evening protest against the Kentucky grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case outside of the Barclays Center on September 23, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
The shadow of a Louisville police officer arresting a demonstrator is seen on a wall on September 23, 2020, in Louisville, Kentucky.
A protester raises her hands in the air during a standoff with law enforcement on September 23, 2020, in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman reacts to news in the Breonna Taylor shooting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
People gather in Jefferson Square awaiting word on charges against police officers on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
A woman reacts to news in the Breonna Taylor shooting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
People with rifles stand on a corner near Jefferson Square on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place
A woman reacts to news in the Breonna Taylor shooting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
People gather in Jefferson Square awaiting word on charges against police officers on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
A man waits outside the hall of justice on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
People gather in Jefferson Square awaiting word on charges against police officers on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
A sign memorialising Breonna Taylor is photographed in front of closed streets in downtown Louisville, Kentucky on September 23, 2020.
Signs are placed at a memorial to Breonna Taylor at Jefferson Square Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky on September 23, 2020.
Names of victims of police shootings are written on a boarded up business in downtown Louisville, Kentucky on September 23, 2020.
A boarded up business displays a closed sign due to the State of Emergency in Louisville, Kentucky on September 23, 2020.
People gather in Jefferson Square awaiting word on charges against police officers on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
Four wheeled military vehicles enter the city ahead of a 9:00 pm curfew on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
Four wheeled military vehicles enter the city ahead of a 9:00 pm curfew on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place.
Police and protesters converge during a demonstration Wednesday in Louisville, Kentucky. Crowds reacted after a grand jury handed down an indictment against one Louisville officer.
