Hurstbourne Acres, Louisville, December 8, 2025
Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor from the Louisville Metro Police Department are under investigation following a fatal shooting incident in Hurstbourne Acres. Responding to a 911 call about a man pointing a gun at a woman, the officers encountered a suspect holding a weapon. After orders to drop the gun were ignored, the officers discharged their firearms, resulting in the man’s death. The incident has raised concerns amidst a series of similar occurrences in Louisville and body camera footage is expected to be released soon.
Louisville, Kentucky
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 shooting 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 encountered a man matching the description, holding a gun near the stairwell leading to the parking lot. After ordering the man to drop the weapon, both officers fired, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s identity has not been released. Body camera footage of the incident is expected to be released within ten business days, in accordance with department protocol for officer-involved shootings.
Officer Backgrounds
Officer Michael Crowe joined LMPD in 2017 after serving as a Metro Corrections officer. His personnel records include 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. However, the use of deadly force in that incident was deemed justified. Officer Austin Taylor, hired by LMPD in 2020, has received multiple commendations and has one reprimand for missing court dates.
Context
This incident adds to a series of officer-involved shootings in Louisville. In November 2025, Officers Patrick Norton and Richard Waller were involved in a fatal shooting of a man suspected of robbery. Officer Norton had been previously involved in another fatal officer-involved shooting in 2019.
Weather Information
As of December 8, 2025, the weather in Louisville is cloudy with a temperature of 32°F (0°C). The forecast for the upcoming days includes very cold temperatures with mostly cloudy skies, with highs ranging from 34°F (1°C) to 48°F (9°C) and lows between 20°F (-7°C) and 39°F (4°C).
FAQ
Who are the officers involved in the fatal shooting in Hurstbourne Acres?
The officers involved are Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
What led to the fatal 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 after ordering him to drop the weapon, both officers fired, resulting in the man’s death at the scene.
What is the background of Officer Michael Crowe?
Officer Crowe joined LMPD in 2017 after serving as a Metro Corrections officer. His personnel records include 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. However, the use of deadly force in that incident was deemed justified.
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 of the incident be released?
Body camera footage of the incident is expected to be released within ten business days, in accordance with department protocol for officer-involved shootings.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Date and Location | December 4, 2025, 1:30 p.m., 9000 block of Red Deer Circle, Hurstbourne Acres, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Officers Involved | Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor of the Louisville Metro Police Department |
| Incident Details | 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 after ordering him to drop the weapon, both officers fired, resulting in the man’s death at the scene. Body camera footage is expected to be released within ten business days. |
| Officer Michael Crowe’s Background | Joined LMPD in 2017 after serving as a Metro Corrections officer. Personnel records include 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. However, the use of deadly force in that incident was deemed justified. |
| Officer Austin Taylor’s Background | Hired by LMPD in 2020. Received multiple commendations and has one reprimand for missing court dates. |
| Weather Information | As of December 8, 2025, the weather in Louisville is cloudy with a temperature of 32°F (0°C). The forecast for the upcoming days includes very cold temperatures with mostly cloudy skies, with highs ranging from 34°F (1°C) to 48°F (9°C) and lows between 20°F (-7°C) and 39°F (4°C). |
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