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A Democratic lawmaker made sure to say Breonna Taylor's name on the fifth anniversary of her death.
On Thursday (March 13), Kentucky Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D) honored Taylor on the House Floor in Washington D.C., five years after she was killed by Lousville officers during a botched, no-knock raid of her apartment, per PEOPLE.
"Breonna loved her family, her community, and more than anything, she loved life," McGarvey said. "In the face of injustice, we cannot be silent. We must speak up. We must say her name. Breonna Taylor."
On the night of March 13, 2020, Taylor was in her apartment with her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, when Louisville officers executed a no-knock warrant, which was later found to be based on faulty information. Walker shot at police as they charged through the door, believing officers were intruders. Officers shot into the apartment, firing the fatal one that killed Taylor.
Officer Brett Hankison was convicted on one count of civil rights abuse for rounds through Taylor's bedroom window. Hankison is still awaiting sentencing and faces a maximum of life in prison.
Former Detective Joshua Jaynes and former LMPD Sergeant Kyle Meany were charged with federal civil rights and obstruction offenses for their involvement in a falsified search warrant affidavit that led police to Taylor's home. Their trial date hasn't been set.
Detective Kelly Goodlett pleaded guilty to conspiring with Janes to falsify the affidavit. His sentencing is scheduled for next month
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