ATLANTA — Protests happened in Atlanta, following the announcement in Louisville, Ky. that one officer would be charged in the Breonna Taylor case, for shooting into a neighboring apartment.
Activists expressed disbelief after the announcement that there would be no charges for any officers directly related to Taylor's death.
The 26-year-old was shot and killed in her home by Louisville Metro Police Department officers in March, as the officers were executing a warrant at Taylor's apartment as part of a drug investigation.
Taylor did not have a criminal background. Attorneys said no drugs and no cash were found in her apartment the night of her death. Her family filed a lawsuit against the officers involved in the shooting on April 27. On September 15, the city of Louisville announced a $12 million settlement with Taylor's family -- the largest sum paid by the city for a police misconduct case.
Updates from Sept. 23, 2020:
11:09 p.m.: Atlanta Police release the following statement about arrests:
"We can confirm there have been a number of arrest made and will be able to provide a final tally for you tomorrow."
11 p.m.: 11Alive's Chenue Her gives a recap about a protest that happened earlier in the day at Johnson Park. Watch it below.
10:48 p.m.: 11Alive's Hope Ford spots a sign that says "Stop Killing Blacks". Breonna Taylor's name and the names of other Blacks killed are listed on the sign.
10:23 p.m.: It appears that some people are being taken into custody outside the State Capitol in Atlanta. 11Alive's Hop Ford saw some people tackled to the ground.
10:10 p.m.: 11Alive's Hope Ford gives an update from the area where protesters are gathered by the Georgia Capitol. Watch it below.
9:51 p.m.: Tear gas has been deployed into the crowd as they return to the State Capitol.
8:56 p.m.: 11Alive's Hope Ford said something was fired into the crowd. A woman was helped by medics after she fell.
8:49 p.m.: The group has reached the Georgia State Capitol.
8:40 p.m.: Group continues to march and it's been over an hour after they started at Woodruff Park.
8:07 p.m.: The group continues marching Downtown. Activists tell them not to engage with people who want to antagonize them.
7:47 p.m.: A group marches in Downtown saying "Black Lives Matter."
7:33 p.m.: A group chants "say her name".
7:29 p.m.: 11Alive's Hope Ford spots a sign for Breonna Taylor at Woodruff Park.
7:16 p.m.: A group of people is starting to gather at Woodruff Park in Atlanta.
5:54 p.m.: Attorney Gerald Griggs speaks to the crowd demanding justice.
5:44 p.m.: Some protesters speak saying they don't believe Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron did the right thing.
5:33 p.m.: The group chants, " Say her name" and "Breonna Taylor"
5 p.m.: The first demonstration is scheduled to start now at Cleopas R. Johnson Park, down the road from the Atlanta University Center and near the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. A flier indicates it is being organized by Pastor Jared Sawyer and activist Mary-Pat Hector.
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