During the demonstrations against police violence after the death of George Flynn, Louisville officers and National Guard soldiers were sent to a business around 12:15 a.m. to break up a crowd in the parking lot. Police said, as they began dispersing the crowd, someone began shooting at them. LMPD officers and National Guard soldiers returned fire, police said, and during the exchange of gunfire, David McAtee was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: David McAtee
Agency Responsible: Kentucky National Guard
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 1, 2020
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 5842