Brian Thurman was shot at around 10:30 p.m. during a traffic stop after the vehicle in which he was riding was reported stolen. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Killer: Harry Seeder
Agency: Louisville Metro Police Department
Motive: traffic stop for stolen vehicle
Confrontation Type: Traffic Stop/Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Brian Allen Thurman
Death Date: November 22, 2020
County: Jefferson
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Washington Post Database ID: 6326