LMPD to release video Friday from officers who responded to mental health crisis call

April 4, 2026 - 05:11

The Louisville Metro Police Department has announced it will publicly release body camera footage this Friday from officers involved in the fatal shooting of Katelyn Hall. The incident occurred last month when police responded to a call regarding a person experiencing a mental health crisis.

The impending video release is a standard part of LMPD's protocol for officer-involved shootings. The department stated the release aims to provide transparency to the public and Hall’s family, who have been briefed on the contents of the recordings. The footage is expected to include video from multiple officers who were present at the scene.

This case has brought renewed scrutiny to how law enforcement manages calls involving mental health emergencies. Community advocates have long called for increased funding and reliance on specialized crisis response teams that include mental health professionals alongside or in place of armed officers.

The release of the video is likely to provide critical details about the moments leading up to the shooting. Police officials have cautioned that the footage may be disturbing and have urged the community to reserve judgment until the full investigative process, which includes an external review by state investigators, is complete. The department has pledged to continue evaluating its crisis intervention policies in the wake of the tragedy.