Conrad said that police had several persons of interest who were being interviewed following the shooting and that he expected to release more information later Monday.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer first implemented the 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. curfew Saturday and said it would be reevaluated Monday morning.
Beshear announced Saturday morning that he was sending roughly 350 Kentucky National Guard personnel to Louisville to"ensure the safety of everybody" and"help keep peace." "We cannot let Breonna’s legacy be marred by violence and we can’t let our streets turn violent," Beshear said, referring to Taylor, a 26-year-old ER technician whom Louisville police officers fatally shot in March while executing a warrant inside her apartment.
“I hope everybody knows that this is a big step and a tough step. It’s not one intended to silence any voice because I want to hear," the governor added,"but I want to make sure, at the end of the day, that we are all safe.”Although protests in downtown Louisville have started out peaceful each evening, the scenes have turned more chaotic and violent as the sun has set.
Seven people were shot and wounded during Thursday night's protest, and looting, property damage and clashes between police in riot gear and demonstrators have occurred each night since Friday.
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