LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Two LMPD officers are on administrative leave following an incident in which they fatally shot an armed robbery suspect.
According to police, the suspect, Corey Boykin Jr., 24, exited the building holding a handgun. That’s when officers fired their weapons, which was captured on body camera video, although LMPD Chief Steve Conrad said they don’t show the full story, despite several angles.
Boykin was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Inside the building, a victim was found bound with duct tape and pistol whipped.
“They were rescued from that location, they were taken to University Hospital by our officers. That victim was treated, and released and is now home resting safely,” said Hardison.