The FBI had announced last week that they have opened an investigation into the death of emergency medical worker Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed in her home by police officers in March.
Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad also announced that he will retire at the end of June according to CBS News.
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Breonna Taylor was sleeping in her Louisville, KY, home, when three police officers forced their way in and “blindly fired,” killing her, according to a lawsuit filed by Taylor’s family.
“Turning over the PIU investigation for the Breonna Taylor case is but one step in the investigation, which remains open and ongoing,” a department spokeswoman said in an email.
Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad has announced plans to retire at the end of June.