, prosecutors have moved to permanently dismiss charges faced by Walker after he allegedly fired back during the botched raid. Once dismissed, he will no longer be able to be charged for the incident.
Initially, he was accused of assault and attempted murder of a police officer. Walker claimed he believed the police were not law enforcement, but people breaking in to rob the apartment, and that he acted in self-defense.
Louisville Metro Police Sergeant Jonathan Mattingly, who was wounded in the fatal interaction, sued Walker for emotional distress and assault and battery.
(Credit: Breonna Taylor and Kenneth Walker)
Although the charges were initially dropped against Walker last May, it was done without prejudice, meaning they could be brought up again at any time. Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney