LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Council voted Tuesday night to initiate its investigation into the actions by city administration surrounding the continued protests and the deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee.

While the Council could subpoena people like former Police Chief Steve Conrad and current interim Chief Robert Schroeder, they will hold off on the subpoenas for now. 

Metro Council wants to know the thought process behind actions taken in response to protests, like police use of pepper balls, occupation of Jefferson Square Park and even possible gentrification linked to Breonna Taylor's death. They want to force transparency. 

"I've been approached by third party individuals telling me that people wanna talk, but they can't talk, they can't talk because they're worried about their jobs. But if they were subpoenaed and put under oath, they will show up and tell the truth," said Councilman Brent Ackerson (D-26).

First, the Council will learn which documents they should request to reveal the details they want to know about the protests and Taylor's and McAtee's deaths. The first person they seem to want to have testify is Schroeder.

Meanwhile, earlier Tuesday, the Police Merit Board delayed a hearing for former Detective Brett Hankison. Hankison's attorney, David Leightty, requested the delay as Hankison is appealing his termination. He was fired months after Taylor's death, as Interim Chief Schroeder said Hankison "blindly" fired 10 rounds into her apartment.