Crews and the officers who were with her did not turn on their body cameras during the chaotic scene. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer later fired LMPD Chief Steve Conrad and ordered a top-down review of the police department.

“This type of institutional failure will not be tolerated,” Fischer said.

David’s family attorney Steve Romines said, “We agree with the Grand Jury’s decision today.”

“Criminal activity by LMPD in the unwarranted shooting at innocent bystanders outside of YaYa’s BBQ is what directly lead to the death of David McAtee,” the attorney said in a statement. “These charges evidence LMPD’s complete disregard for its own policies and the safety of citizens of Louisville. The city’s denials of responsibility are just proof that despite claims of accountability and transparency, nothing has changed.”

LMPD also released a statement to WAVE, saying Crews is no longer an employee of the department.

“Ms. Crews was terminated on February 7, 2022. At this time, LMPD respectfully declines further comment on this matter,” LMPD stated.

Machelle McAtee

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