Three officers fired shots the night Breonna Taylor died, and only one remains on the force.But according to Louisville Metro police, Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly will soon leave the department by way of retirement.Officer Beth Ruoff confirmed he plans to retire June 1, but also said that date could change.Mattingly, in a statement released Wednesday evening, confirmed his retirement plans, adding that a newly announced Department of Justice investigation into the LMPD “had no role in this decision.”Here’s the full statement from Mattingly:”Serving as a police officer for the past 21 years has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Having this opportunity in the city I grew up in and love has made that choice an even greater honor. I’ve never taken lightly the responsibility that comes along with serving the great citizens of Louisville.”It’s my hope and prayer, that moving forward, our city can heal and unite. My plan was not to move on from this calling, but in the best interest of my family, the time has come. The current DOJ investigation into the department played no role in this decision.”I have great faith in the men and women of LMPD, who selflessly give of themselves, to continue to serve this community in a professional and unbiased manner.”LMPD officers raided Taylor’s home on March 13, 2020. They used a battering ram to knock down the door.Mattingly was the only officer injured, as Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired off a shot when they burst in. Taylor was shot multiple times and she died in her hallway.Walker was immediately arrested and charged with attempted murder of an officer, before he was later freed.The two other officers who discharged their weapons were eventually let go from LMPD: Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankison. Hankison is currently the only one facing any charges, and they aren’t for Taylor’s death.Mattingly has remained employed by the department. Earlier this month it was announced that he was writing a book about his experience called, “The Fight For Truth: The Inside Story Behind the Breonna Taylor Tragedy.”The FBI is still conducting a civil rights probe of the shooting, and just this week, the U.S. Department of Justice said it would be investigating LMPD.
Three officers fired shots the night Breonna Taylor died, and only one remains on the force.
But according to Louisville Metro police, Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly will soon leave the department by way of retirement.
Officer Beth Ruoff confirmed he plans to retire June 1, but also said that date could change.
Mattingly, in a statement released Wednesday evening, confirmed his retirement plans, adding that a newly announced Department of Justice investigation into the LMPD “had no role in this decision.”
Here’s the full statement from Mattingly:
“Serving as a police officer for the past 21 years has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Having this opportunity in the city I grew up in and love has made that choice an even greater honor. I’ve never taken lightly the responsibility that comes along with serving the great citizens of Louisville.
“It’s my hope and prayer, that moving forward, our city can heal and unite. My plan was not to move on from this calling, but in the best interest of my family, the time has come. The current DOJ investigation into the department played no role in this decision.
“I have great faith in the men and women of LMPD, who selflessly give of themselves, to continue to serve this community in a professional and unbiased manner.”
LMPD officers raided Taylor’s home on March 13, 2020. They used a battering ram to knock down the door.
Mattingly was the only officer injured, as Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired off a shot when they burst in. Taylor was shot multiple times and she died in her hallway.
Walker was immediately arrested and charged with attempted murder of an officer, before he was later freed.
The two other officers who discharged their weapons were eventually let go from LMPD: Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankison. Hankison is currently the only one facing any charges, and they aren’t for Taylor’s death.
Mattingly has remained employed by the department. Earlier this month it was announced that he was writing a book about his experience called, “The Fight For Truth: The Inside Story Behind the Breonna Taylor Tragedy.“
The FBI is still conducting a civil rights probe of the shooting, and just this week, the U.S. Department of Justice said it would be investigating LMPD.