Breonna Taylor - in pictures

  • The US Justice Department announced on Thursday that it was charging four police officers over the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman killed in a botched 2020 raid on her home in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images / AFP
    The US Justice Department announced on Thursday that it was charging four police officers over the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman killed in a botched 2020 raid on her home in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images / AFP
  • Demonstrators stand in front of a Kentucky restaurant in protest over the lack of criminal charges in the police killing of Taylor and the result of a grand jury inquiry in Louisville. AFP
    Demonstrators stand in front of a Kentucky restaurant in protest over the lack of criminal charges in the police killing of Taylor and the result of a grand jury inquiry in Louisville. AFP
  • A makeshift memorial displays signs in remembrance of the anniversary of Taylor's death in Louisville. AFP
    A makeshift memorial displays signs in remembrance of the anniversary of Taylor's death in Louisville. AFP
  • More protests in Louisville. AFP
    More protests in Louisville. AFP
  • Protesters rally on the anniversary of Taylor's death in Louisville. AFP
    Protesters rally on the anniversary of Taylor's death in Louisville. AFP
  • Taylor is remembered in a march in New York earlier this year. AFP
    Taylor is remembered in a march in New York earlier this year. AFP
  • Former Louisville Police officer Brett Hankison was charged with using excessive force by opening fire during the raid that left Taylor dead. AP
    Former Louisville Police officer Brett Hankison was charged with using excessive force by opening fire during the raid that left Taylor dead. AP
  • President Joe Biden signs a historic executive order to advance effective, accountable policing and strengthen public safety in May 2022. EPA
    President Joe Biden signs a historic executive order to advance effective, accountable policing and strengthen public safety in May 2022. EPA
  • Vice President Kamala Harris, Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, and Al Sharpton take a photo together after the signing of the executive order. EPA
    Vice President Kamala Harris, Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, and Al Sharpton take a photo together after the signing of the executive order. EPA
  • Mr Biden hugs Ms Palmer after signing the executive order. Bloomberg
    Mr Biden hugs Ms Palmer after signing the executive order. Bloomberg
  • A street sign named ‘Breonna Taylor Way’ is seen in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reuters
    A street sign named ‘Breonna Taylor Way’ is seen in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reuters
  • A painting of Taylor is among the art pieces decorating Jefferson Square Park in Louisville. AP
    A painting of Taylor is among the art pieces decorating Jefferson Square Park in Louisville. AP
  • Kenneth Walker, Taylor's boyfriend, stands next to a painting of her at a gathering to mark two years since her death. Reuters
    Kenneth Walker, Taylor's boyfriend, stands next to a painting of her at a gathering to mark two years since her death. Reuters
  • Ms Palmer stands next to a painting of her daughter at a gathering in Jefferson Square Park in Louisville in March 2022. Reuters
    Ms Palmer stands next to a painting of her daughter at a gathering in Jefferson Square Park in Louisville in March 2022. Reuters
  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs a bill creating a partial ban on no-knock warrants in April 2021. AP
    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs a bill creating a partial ban on no-knock warrants in April 2021. AP
  • Laolu Senbanjo and Chris Carnabuci's 'Breonna: Oya' is seen on display at Sotheby's auction house. Proceeds from the auction will go to the nonprofit organisations We Are Floyd and the Breonna Taylor Foundation. AP
    Laolu Senbanjo and Chris Carnabuci's 'Breonna: Oya' is seen on display at Sotheby's auction house. Proceeds from the auction will go to the nonprofit organisations We Are Floyd and the Breonna Taylor Foundation. AP
  • A ground mural depicting Taylor is seen at Chambers Park in Annapolis, Maryland. AP
    A ground mural depicting Taylor is seen at Chambers Park in Annapolis, Maryland. AP
  • A statue of Taylor by artist Chris Carnabuci on display during the inaugural exhibition SEEINJUSTICE on September 30, 2021, in New York. AFP
    A statue of Taylor by artist Chris Carnabuci on display during the inaugural exhibition SEEINJUSTICE on September 30, 2021, in New York. AFP
  • Ms Palmer, Taylor's mother, (C) leads a march through the streets of Louisville on the anniversary of her daughter's death. AP
    Ms Palmer, Taylor's mother, (C) leads a march through the streets of Louisville on the anniversary of her daughter's death. AP
  • Shena Lee of Dallas, Texas, displays photos of Taylor during a Next Generation Action Network protest outside of Dallas Police headquarters in 2020. The Dallas Morning News / AP
    Shena Lee of Dallas, Texas, displays photos of Taylor during a Next Generation Action Network protest outside of Dallas Police headquarters in 2020. The Dallas Morning News / AP
  • A woman walks near a wall of protest signs, including a portrait of Taylor, at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington. AP
    A woman walks near a wall of protest signs, including a portrait of Taylor, at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington. AP