Protesters Block Louisville Police Station Over Union Letter
Dozens of demonstrators forced the temporary closure of the Louisville Metro Police headquarters on Monday afternoon in a protest that sought the firing of the local police union leader for his reaction to an officer-involved fatal shooting.
The local Fraternal Order of Police chapter said Thursday in a letter to the community that "sensationalists, liars and race-baiters" were putting Louisville in danger, prompting calls for the resignation of chapter President Dave Mutchler.
No arrests were made during the protest and the headquarters reopened in mid-afternoon, a police spokesman said.
Mutchler, a sergeant on the police force, has reaffirmed his support for the letter in interviews with local media.
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