Louisville jail officer fired over 'absolutely horrible' comments about Breonna Taylor, LMPD

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An officer at Louisville Metro Corrections was fired this week over comments he made on video about Breonna Taylor and the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Turhan Knight, was fired for what FOP Lodge 77 President Daniel Johnson called an "absolutely horrible" video. In what appears to be a mock recruiting video, Knight acts as if he's an LMPD officer, calling on people to join the force.

"Answer the call," he says. "Be a part of a great, great police department. Nevermind what happened to Breonna Taylor. We killed that b****.

"Do you want to kill people and be able to get off for it? Join Louisville Metro Police Department and answer the call."

"The video was absolutely horrible and there is no place in uniform for anyone that would do something do insensitive," Johnson said in a written statement Friday. "We believe the termination was absolutely justified and was the right decision. Knights views and opinions of LMPD do not reflect those of FOP Lodge 77. There will be not appeal from the FOP on his termination and we are glad to see the department take quick action to end his employment."

Mayor Greg Fischer called the video "hideous" after watching it.

"There is zero excuse for his insensitivity," Fischer said in a statement. "He has brought great shame upon Metro Corrections and all of Louisville Metro Government. I deeply apologize to the family of Breonna Taylor and all of the hard working and ethical employees of Louisville Metro Government. One person will not tarnish the good work we attempt to do on behalf of our residents."

Tamika Palmer, the mother of Taylor, said the video was sickening.

"I think the video is in very poor taste and am disgusted that he thought a joke about my daughter’s death was a laughable moment," Palmer said. "It continues to show me that LMPD and those who work with them have no regard for their criminal actions against my daughter and continue to disrespect me and my family."

(Editor's Note: WDRB News obtained the video from an elected official)

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