No charges brought in the Breonna Taylor Death.

ANOTHER NATIONAL CAUSE COLLAPSES UNDER SCRUTINY

SAD SERIES OF EVENTS LED TO INNOCENT DEATH 

Yesterday the long awaited results of the Grand Jury investigation into tragic death of Beonna Taylor were announced in Louisville Kentucky. There were no charges filed on the two officers directly involved in the death of Ms. Taylor. There were 3 counts of Wanton Endangerment filed against a third officer Brett Hankison. 

The Kentucky Attorney General, Daniel Cameron related the events of that March night from the investigation and testimony of the Grand Jury. I watched several news stations after his press conference and was amazed to see several renditions of his account. It is sad that this tragic event is going to continue to be politicized.

According to Attorney general, the  3 officers, Jon Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankison were ordered to conduct a raid on apt 4 of this apartment complex. None of these officers were involved in the investigation that led to the issuing a warrant, nor did they request the warrant. This apartment was occupied by Ms. Taylor. The warrant stated that drug transactions were being conducted out of this apartment by Ms Taylor's boyfriend who was not named. This was not a "no Knock" raid, it was verified by at least one neighbor witness. Officers Mattingly and Cosgrove  approached the door of this apartment, officer Hankison remained outside. 

Officer Mattingly knocked and announced to open for the police, after a short time, not specified, they breached the door and entered. Mattingly was the first to enter and encountered a man and a women in a hallway. The male later identified as Kenneth Walker fired 1 shot hitting Mattingly in the thigh. Mattingly returned fire and was supported by fire form Cosgrove. Ms. Taylor was hit 6 times and died of her injuries, it appears that Walker was unhurt.

Meanwhile Hankison fired into the apartment from outside without clear view who was inside, he did not hit anyone, but several bullets penetrated a wall and entered into the adjoining apartment, occupied by 3 residents. this is why he is charged with 3 counts of wanton or reckless endangerment.

The following is not from the Attorney general's presentation but reported in other places: It appears that an associate of Ms. Taylor, Jamarcus Glover had been observed entering and leaving this apartment, Glover listed this apartment as his address. Investigators observed packages being delivered to this address and Glover leaving with the packages. The police at the time of the raid believed that Ms. Taylor was alone and they were expecting to find drugs in this apartment. 

Ms. Taylor had no criminal record, Mr Walker legally possessed his weapon. Walker was initially charged and in May charges were dropped. No drugs were found in this apartment.

The police officers were also a victim of this sad affair in that they were ordered to execute this warrant and found themselves in a life or death situation to which they responded. They did not do the prior investigation nor ask for the warrant. 

An investigation is still ongoing into the sources of the information for the warrant and Jamarcus Glover's involvement in this situation. 

Of course, the biggest victim is poor Breonna Taylor who found herself in the middle of this tragedy that resulted in her death.