Hurstbourne Acres, Louisville, Kentucky, December 8, 2025
Louisville Metro Police have identified Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor as involved in a fatal shooting on December 4, 2025, in Hurstbourne Acres. Officers responded to reports of a man pointing a gun at a woman and, after ordering the suspect to drop the weapon, they shot him when he did not comply. The investigation is ongoing, and body camera footage will be released within ten business days.
Louisville, Kentucky – Police Identify Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting in Hurstbourne Acres
Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has identified Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor as the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man in the Hurstbourne Acres neighborhood on December 4, 2025.
Incident Details
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the 9000 block of Red Deer Circle. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a white man without a shirt pointing a gun at a woman. Upon arrival, Officers Crowe and Taylor located a man matching the description, holding a gun near the stairwell leading to the parking lot. The officers ordered the man to drop the weapon; when he did not comply, both officers fired, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s identity has not been released.
Officer Backgrounds
Officer Michael Crowe joined LMPD in 2017 after serving as a Metro Corrections officer. He has received multiple commendations and one letter of reprimand for a March 2021 non-fatal police shooting in the Bashford Manor neighborhood. The reprimand was for violating standard operating procedures by traveling at a high rate of speed without lights and sirens activated and failing to ensure his wearable video system was properly positioned to record the incident. Despite the reprimand, the use of deadly force in that incident was deemed justified. Crowe was also commended for saving the life of a fellow officer who had been shot by the suspect.
Officer Austin Taylor was hired by LMPD in 2020. He has received multiple commendations and has one reprimand for missing court dates.
Investigation and Protocols
In accordance with department policy, body camera footage of the December 4 shooting will be released within ten business days. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.
Background Context
This incident adds to a series of officer-involved shootings in Louisville. Notably, in November 2025, LMPD released the names of two officers involved in a fatal shooting of a man suspected in a robbery. Additionally, in June 2020, the fatal shooting of David McAtee by the Kentucky Army National Guard and LMPD officers led to significant public outcry and the firing of Police Chief Steve Conrad.
As investigations into these incidents continue, the LMPD emphasizes its commitment to transparency and accountability in all officer-involved shootings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who were the officers involved in the fatal shooting in Hurstbourne Acres?
The officers involved were Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor.
What led to the shooting?
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man pointing a gun at a woman. Upon arrival, they encountered a man matching the description, holding a gun, and ordered him to drop it. When he did not comply, both officers fired, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
What is the background of Officer Michael Crowe?
Officer Crowe joined LMPD in 2017 after serving as a Metro Corrections officer. He has received multiple commendations and one letter of reprimand for a March 2021 non-fatal police shooting in the Bashford Manor neighborhood. The reprimand was for violating standard operating procedures by traveling at a high rate of speed without lights and sirens activated and failing to ensure his wearable video system was properly positioned to record the incident. Despite the reprimand, the use of deadly force in that incident was deemed justified. Crowe was also commended for saving the life of a fellow officer who had been shot by the suspect.
What is the background of Officer Austin Taylor?
Officer Taylor was hired by LMPD in 2020. He has received multiple commendations and has one reprimand for missing court dates.
When will the body camera footage be released?
In accordance with department policy, body camera footage of the December 4 shooting will be released within ten business days.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 9000 block of Red Deer Circle, Hurstbourne Acres, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Date and Time | December 4, 2025, around 1:30 p.m. |
| Officers Involved | Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor |
| Incident Description | Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man pointing a gun at a woman. Upon arrival, they encountered a man matching the description, holding a gun, and ordered him to drop it. When he did not comply, both officers fired, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s identity has not been released. |
| Officer Backgrounds | Michael Crowe joined LMPD in 2017 after serving as a Metro Corrections officer. He has received multiple commendations and one letter of reprimand for a March 2021 non-fatal police shooting in the Bashford Manor neighborhood. Austin Taylor was hired by LMPD in 2020. He has received multiple commendations and has one reprimand for missing court dates. |
| Investigation Status | The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and body camera footage will be released within ten business days, in accordance with department policy. |
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