📻 @RepJohnYarmuth reacts to new info in the #DavidMcAtee shooting, clarifying "defund the police", how #HeroesAct could boost equality, and do @BernieSanders & @AOC really help @Booker4KY in red Kentucky? @840WHAS audio https://t.co/oA29cYinqz #PoliceReform #BlackLivesMattter pic.twitter.com/HfDEcrgeUe
— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) June 10, 2020
We learned today that a bullet from the Kentucky National Guard killed David “BBQ Man” McAtee during a law enforcement shutdown during curfew. McAtee had fired at least two shots from the 9 millimeter weapon that he pulled. Kentucky government officials say that McAtee fired first and was shot by either of the LMPD officers who returned fire along with national guard troops.
A shot from @kentuckyguard killed #DavidMcAtee, not @LMPD officers, according to @GovAndyBeshear cabinet secretary Michael Brown. @840WHAS #Louisvilleprotests #Louisville #Kentucky #LawEnforcement pic.twitter.com/8WCqD7H1mV
— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) June 9, 2020
The update on the McAtee case was delivered by Governor Andy Beshear’s executive cabinet secretary J. Michael Brown, who left no doubt that McAtee fired first and that ballistics examinations proved that a national guard bullet killed him.
McAtee family attorney Steve Romines responded on Twitter.
Steve Romines represents the family of #DavidMcAtee. His tweet follows today's revelation that a @kentuckyguard soldier's rifle shot killed McAtee on June 1st. Gov't officials say McAtee fired first. @LMPD officers also returned fire. #Louisville #LouisvilleProtests https://t.co/a3hVOfW7ym
— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) June 10, 2020
J. Michael Brown is a respected attorney and military veteran whose investigative work will likely face little resistance.
During the daily @GovAndyBeshear press conference, cabinet secretary J. Michael Brown has asked multiple reporters to ask questions with a louder voice. "I gave my ears to Uncle Sam."
He was a helicopter pilot in the @USArmy 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/SoUMBgM5wF
— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) June 9, 2020