Was a Body Found in Breonna Taylor’s Car?

On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, was shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers who entered her apartment using a no-knock warrant.

The officers were executing a search warrant for a suspected drug dealer who they believed was inside Taylor’s apartment. However, the suspect was not in the apartment, and Taylor was not involved in the drug trade.

The LMPD officers fired 22 shots into Taylor’s apartment, striking her eight times. Taylor died at the scene.

In the aftermath of Taylor’s death, there were reports that a body had been found in her car. However, these reports were later proven to be false.

The Police Report

The LMPD’s official report on Taylor’s death does not mention a body being found in her car. The report states that Taylor was shot and killed in her apartment, and that no one else was present at the time of the shooting.

Eyewitness Accounts

Several witnesses who were present at the scene of the shooting have also stated that they did not see a body being removed from Taylor’s car.

One witness, who was standing outside of Taylor’s apartment when the shooting occurred, said that he did not see anyone being removed from the car. He also said that he did not see any bodies in the car.

Another witness, who was inside of Taylor’s apartment when the shooting occurred, said that she did not see anyone being removed from the car. She also said that she did not see any bodies in the car.

Conclusion

There is no evidence to support the claim that a body was found in Breonna Taylor’s car. The LMPD’s official report on Taylor’s death does not mention a body being found in her car, and eyewitness accounts have also stated that they did not see a body being removed from the car.