Police were investigating a reportedly stolen vehicle when two men fled from the vehicle. The officers followed them and found Bernal. Police allege Bernal brandished a firearm, and officers shot and killed Bernal.
Agency: Louisville Metropolitan Police Department
Motive: stolen vehicle
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Ryan Bernal
Death Date: May 30, 2021
County: Jefferson
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6897