LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police started making arrests Thursday night shortly after curfew set in at 9 p.m.
Protesters once again gathered at Jefferson Square Park in downtown Louisville early Thursday evening.
The park has been the epicenter for protesters since the movement began in May. Wednesday night 127 people were arrested in Louisville. According to Louisville Metro Police, 71 of those arrested were from Louisville, the remaining 56 were from out of state; some from Indiana, but others as far away as Oregon. Police also said of all the arrests, four people were carrying weapons. It’s not clear what kind of weapons.
Officials said the two LMPD officers shot Wednesday, Maj. Aubrey Gregory and Officer Robinson Desroches, are recovering from their injuries. The suspect in the shooting, 26-year-old Larynzo Johnson, is in jail, police said.
To see what happened earlier today you can look at our Thursday morning blog.
To see what happened the day of the Taylor decision here are the Wednesday morning blog and our Wednesday evening blog.
Live Updates
11:43 pm
10:57 pm
.@LMPD works with protesters who come up with a plan togther so officers will leave 809 Fourth St. and the protesters will then leave and go down Broadway. pic.twitter.com/ISdSYvknbw
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 25, 2020
9:03 pm — Curfew is now in effect in downtown Louisville. Listening to the LMPD livestream seen here, you can hear reports that the Louisville Public Library may be on fire and officers with protesters.
8:53 pm
Breonna Taylor’s family deserves to know what evidence was presented by the Kentucky AG's office to the grand jury. Bre was NOT given a voice, she did NOT pose a threat, she had EVERY RIGHT to be in her own apartment! This proceeding is a grave injustice. We demand answers! pic.twitter.com/iW9K7VYJke
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) September 25, 2020
8:41 pm
An Unlawful Assembly has been declared due to protesters breaking windows on 4th Street. Follow us on Facebook to watch our live! #LMPD
— LMPD (@LMPD) September 25, 2020
A relatively peaceful night in downtown Louisville. @washingtoncj reports protesters are planning for tomorrow and the weekend. pic.twitter.com/ui9itbopwA
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 25, 2020
8:23 pm
Here are scenes from nationwide protests that erupted after a grand jury’s decision not to directly charge officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor.https://t.co/UEwHbGXxX4 pic.twitter.com/5fuCIxGSHo
— NPR (@NPR) September 25, 2020
8:09 pm
.@washingtoncj is downtown and after an emergency alert just went out on cell phones across the city, she reports protesters are being urged to go home as the 9pm curfew approaches. pic.twitter.com/4T5zd8GYfg
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 25, 2020
8:01 pm
It’s not a tornado. It’s not a flood. It’s a curfew! pic.twitter.com/6uhgjqzChs
— Eileen Street (@eileenstreet) September 25, 2020
7:53 pm
Protests are picking up downtown, with demonstrators marching and chanting down Jefferson Street, @washingtoncj reports. pic.twitter.com/h5Hi5cbWtA
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 24, 2020
7:30 pm
Protesters have begun marching down Jefferson Street heading east. @johnnygregg is there with a look at what's happening. pic.twitter.com/hBrQK9k1nO
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 24, 2020
6:57 pm
On the steps or metro hall #BreonnaTayor #Louisville @SpectrumNews1KY pic.twitter.com/FjGS84THS2
— Jonathon Gregg (@JohnnyGregg) September 24, 2020
6:34 pm
Calls for justice continue pic.twitter.com/dcu4tAgRlm
— Chelsea Washington (@washingtoncj) September 24, 2020
6:25 pm
While it's still not large, the crowd at Jefferson Square Park has grown a bit, @guildford56 reports. pic.twitter.com/mAu2hdEWpk
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 24, 2020
6:22 pm
Protesters gather outside the doors where protesters have been periodically released from Louisville Metro Corrections pic.twitter.com/vMTtYnWpHO
— David Guildford (@guildford56) September 24, 2020
6:21 pm
.@washingtoncj is at Jefferson Square Park where people have gathered for tonight. A press conference will be held there tomorrow with the family of Breonna Taylor. pic.twitter.com/gLXg508C9p
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 24, 2020
6:16 pm
As the sun begins to set in Louisville, @johnnygregg is in Jefferson Square Park where the crowd is in the hundreds. pic.twitter.com/0CNHOozsq5
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) September 24, 2020
5:45 pm
This step helps us balance our responsibility to keep everyone — protesters, first responders and bystanders — safe, while still allowing people the time and space to voice their calls for racial justice and equity during the day.https://t.co/FszRdhSc5E
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) September 24, 2020
5:29 pm
This is Major Gregory. Less than 24-hours from being shot attended his team’s roll call to tell them how much he appreciated them. This is the definition of leadership and selflessness. This is the caliber of public servant defending our city. pic.twitter.com/LEVKFdUmh5
— Councilman Anthony Piagentini (@CMPiagentini) September 24, 2020