Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison testified in his own defense Wednesday about his actions during the police raid that killed Breonna Taylor, saying the gunfire began with a muzzle flash that illuminated the shadowy silhouette of someone poised to fire an automatic rifle at his fellow officers.
Asked if he did anything wrong during the raid, he said “absolutely not.” As for Taylor, he said “she didn't need to die that night.” Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, then stormed out of the courtroom.
