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James B. Monti
Age : 46
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 08/03/2023
Location : 2000 block of Frankfort Avenue / New Main Street
City : Louisville
County : Jefferson
State : Kentucky
Agency : Louisville Metro Police Department
Officer(s) :Roberto Cedeno
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/03/2023, at approximately 9:56 p.m., Louisville Metro Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 2000 block of New Main Street in the Clifton neighborhood. The first officer arrived at approximately 10:01 p.m. At 10:19 p.m., officers reported over the radio that James B. Monti was firing at them. An officer returned fire, striking Monti.
Officers rendered medical aid before Monti was transported to UofL Hospital, where he died from multiple gunshot wounds. No officers or bystanders were injured. Body-worn cameras captured the encounter, and Louisville Metro Police initiated criminal and administrative investigations.
The Jefferson County Coroner identified the decedent as James B. Monti, 46. Louisville officials later stated that one officer fired the fatal shots after being confronted by Monti, who was armed with a handgun.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wave3.com/2023/08/04/man-killed-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
https://www.wlky.com/article/frankfort-avenue-police-shooting-clifton-louisville-lmpd/44737499
