Hurstbourne Acres, Louisville, Kentucky, December 8, 2025

The Louisville Metro Police Department has identified Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor as involved in a fatal shooting in Hurstbourne Acres. The incident occurred while responding to a 911 call about a man reportedly threatening a woman with a gun. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the man was shot by both officers and pronounced dead at the scene. This incident has sparked community discussions on police use of force and accountability.

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. LMPD responded to a 911 call reporting a white man without a shirt pointing a gun at a woman. Officers Crowe and Taylor arrived at the scene and located a man matching the description, holding a gun near the stairwell leading to the parking lot. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the man did not comply. Both officers fired their weapons, 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 since 2014.
• Assigned to the Sixth Division.
• 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 related to high-speed travel without lights and sirens, and for not ensuring his wearable video system was properly positioned during the incident. However, the use of deadly force was deemed justified in that case.

Officer Austin Taylor

• Hired by LMPD in 2020.
• Assigned to the Sixth Division.
• Received multiple commendations and one reprimand for missing court dates.

Investigation and Transparency

LMPD has committed to releasing body camera footage of the December 4 shooting within ten business days, in accordance with department protocol for incidents involving officer use of deadly force. This measure aims to maintain transparency and public trust in the department’s operations.

Context

This incident adds to a series of officer-involved shootings in Louisville in recent years. Notably, in 2020, the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor by LMPD officers led to widespread protests and calls for police reform. The department has since implemented various measures to address community concerns and improve policing practices.

Community Response

The community’s response to this latest incident has been mixed, with some expressing concerns over police use of force and others supporting the officers’ actions given the circumstances. Community leaders have called for a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure accountability and maintain public trust in law enforcement.

Conclusion

The identification of Officers Crowe and Taylor and the commitment to transparency through the release of body camera footage are steps toward addressing public concerns and ensuring accountability in this tragic incident. The ongoing investigation will provide further insights into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and inform future policing practices in Louisville.

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Key Features

Feature	Details
Incident Date	December 4, 2025
Location	9000 block of Red Deer Circle, Hurstbourne Acres, Louisville, Kentucky
Officers Involved	Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor
Victim’s Identity	Not released
Investigation Status	Ongoing; body camera footage to be released within ten business days
Community Response	Mixed; calls for thorough and transparent investigation

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