Breonna Taylor decision: two officers shot in Louisville as protests erupt across US – live

I know that with the events of today, many people are feeling powerful emotions. Whether that’s frustration, anger, concern. And many people have been out on the streets, especially in Louisville tonight, giving voice to those emotions. But sadly we have seen at least one individual turn what were non-violent ways of expressing ourselves into the shooting of at least two law enforcement officers.

We know that the answer to violence is never violence. And we are thinking about those two officers and their families tonight. So I’m asking everybody, please, go home. Go home tonight.

There will be many times over the coming days where there will be an opportunity to be heard, and so many people are listening right now.

As your governor I’ve promised to listen. But let’s make sure we don’t see any more violence tonight. And let’s make sure that we find ways of expressing ourselves moving forward where your point and other people’s points are made and that hopefully we can not just listen, but hear.

Everybody out there stay safe. We care about each and every one of you. Goodnight.”