December 8, 2025

LMPD Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting in Louisville

Louisville, December 8, 2025

The Louisville Metro Police Department has identified Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor as the officers involved in a fatal shooting on December 4, 2025. The incident occurred in Hurstbourne Acres after a 911 call reported a man pointing a gun at a woman. Officers encountered the suspect, who did not comply with commands to drop the firearm, leading to the officers firing their weapons. An investigation is ongoing, with body camera footage set to be released soon.

Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has identified Officers Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor as the two officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man in the Hurstbourne Acres neighborhood on December 4, 2025.

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 encountered a man matching the description, holding a firearm near the stairwell leading to the parking lot. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the man did not comply, leading both officers to discharge their firearms, fatally wounding him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s identity has not been released.

Officer Michael Crowe joined LMPD in 2017, following his tenure with Metro Corrections starting in 2014. His personnel records include multiple commendations and a letter of reprimand for a March 2021 non-fatal police shooting in the Bashford Manor neighborhood. In that incident, Crowe was reprimanded for violating standard operating procedures by traveling at high speeds without lights and sirens and failing to ensure his wearable video system was properly positioned. However, the use of deadly force was deemed justified. Officer Austin Taylor, hired in 2020, has received multiple commendations and a reprimand for missing court dates. Both officers are currently assigned to the Sixth Division.

In accordance with department protocol, body camera footage of the December 4 shooting will be released within ten business days. The LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit is leading the investigation into the incident.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who were the officers involved in the shooting?

The officers involved were Michael Crowe and Austin Taylor.

What led to the shooting?

Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a white man without a shirt pointing a gun at a woman. Upon arrival, they encountered a man matching the description, holding a firearm. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the man did not comply, leading both officers to discharge their firearms, fatally wounding him.

What is the current status of the investigation?

The LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit is leading the investigation into the incident. Body camera footage will be released within ten business days, as per department protocol.

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 Details	Officers responded to a 911 call about a man pointing a gun at a woman. Upon arrival, they encountered a man matching the description, holding a firearm. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the man did not comply, leading both officers to discharge their firearms, fatally wounding him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s identity has not been released.
Investigation Status	The LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit is leading the investigation. Body camera footage will be released within ten business days, as per department protocol.