Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer extends dusk-to-dawn curfew through June 8

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As Louisville officials prepared for a fifth night of protests against police brutality, Mayor Greg Fischer extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew from Monday, June 1, until June 8, starting at 9 p.m. and ending at 6:30 a.m. the next day.

Each night since Thursday, protesters in Louisville, as in more than 100 cities across the country, have marched against police brutality. Local protesters also have demanded justice in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, who died March 13 at the hands of Louisville Metro Police officers during a raid.

While protesters in Louisville have remained largely peaceful, some criminals also have set fires, damaged buildings and looted stores. At least two of the nights also have produced shootings, including one that involved police officers and National Guard members. Forty people were arrested Saturday night.

After Friday night’s demonstrations went “way beyond peaceful protest,” Fischer requested National Guard help and implemented a curfew. The mayor said Monday afternoon that he has extended the curfew through June 8.

What to know about Louisville's curfew

Officials urged residents to stay home and out of common areas of the city for the duration of the curfew, which will be in place starting at 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. the next day until June 8.

Residents who venture out during curfew hours face the possibility of being cited for a curfew violation and asked to return home, according to the city's official website.

Exceptions to the curfew include those going to or coming home from work or a worship service and anyone involved in "an action medically necessary to protect themselves, a friend or family member," according to city officials. Businesses can stay open but should not have any customers or patrons after 9 p.m.

To see the city's executive order declaring the curfew, click here.

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