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Protests calling for justice in the Breonna Taylor case enter night 4 following Wednesday’s decision

Today is the 124th day protesters will be demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. WHAS11 will have multiple crews across the city providing the latest updates.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's note: This blog contains details of what happened Saturday, September 26 in Louisville, Ky. three days after a Jefferson County Grand Jury announced its decision in the case of Breonna Taylor. All times listed are in Eastern Time. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was indicted on three counts of wanton endangerment, nearly 200 days after the death of Breonna Taylor. His charges were not related to her death and the other officers involved were not indicted by the grand jury.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron explained the findings of his investigation in a press conference Wednesday and said Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and Det. Myles Cosgrove were both "justified" in their actions on March 13.

MORE INFO: 5 things we learned about the Breonna Taylor case from Daniel Cameron's announcement                                   

Protesters filled the streets following the announcement. More than 150 people have been arrested in the past two days, Louisville police said. Two officers were shot Wednesday night, both are expected to be okay.

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Live updates:

12:02 a.m. A car was in flames near a church where protesters sought sanctuary in downtown Louisville.

9:16 p.m. Jefferson Square Park is clear but a heavy presence of law enforcement remains.

Protest in Louisville

Posted by Bennett Haeberle - Reporter on Saturday, September 26, 2020

9:02 p.m. Louisville Metro Police made an announcement via loudspeaker asking those that wish to "peacefully leave need to exit now westbound on Jefferson Street. 

A small crowd of demonstrators begin marching up 6th Street as the city's 9 p.m. curfew goes into effect.  

8:30 p.m. The gathering in downtown Louisville's Jefferson Square Park has gotten larger with some protesters saying they will occupy the park beyond the city's curfew. 

7:45 p.m. The large group of protesters have returned back to Jefferson Square Park as the sun sets with one hour to go until Louisville's curfew goes into effect.

7:27 p.m. The Kentucky National Guard has been placed in downtown Louisville to help assist other law enforcement agencies during protests.

7:02 p.m. Protesters begin marching down Second Street towards Jefferson and 2nd Street near one of the city's blockades. Chants of "Black Lives Matter can be heard while police are nearby.

6:37 p.m. Protests have started at Jefferson Square Park in and protesters have begun marching in downtown Louisville. 

Noon Today is the 122nd day protesters will be demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. WHAS11 will have multiple crews across the city for the latest updates.

9:35 a.m. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell also confirmed a list of three stores that were damaged last night in looting incidents.  

Glass broken at a State Farm Insurance office in the 1800 block of W Broadway

Front door glass broken at a Dick's Sporting Goods in the 3500 block of Springhurst Blvd. 

Confirmed break-in at the Home Center in the 3200 block of Hartlage Ct.

9:15 a.m. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell released a list of the 22 people arrested in Friday's protests. Charges for those arrested include Breaking Curfew, Failure to Disperse and Unlawful Assembly, among others.

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