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Inspector General Report: Ex-LMPD Officer Who Shot, Killed Armed Suspect Violated Policy

CLIFTON NEIGHBORHOOD, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, JUL 31 – The Inspector General's report found policy violations in use of force and de-escalation by Officer Cedeno despite acknowledging the armed suspect posed a threat, recommending training revisions.

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A report from the Office of Inspector General found a former LMPD officer violated department policies when he shot and killed an armed suspect.

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Louisville officer violated policy before 2023 fatal police shooting, Inspector General finds

In a report released July 17, Inspector General Ed Harness concluded then Officer Robert Cedeno "did not comply with LMPD policies on use of force and de-escalation."

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Inspector General report: Ex-LMPD officer who shot, killed armed suspect violated policy

A report from the Office of Inspector General found a former LMPD officer violated department policies when he shot and killed an armed suspect.

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Louisville Metro Police officer violated policy in fatal 2023 shooting, Inspector General says

Inspector General Ed Harness said ex-LMPD officer Roberto Cedeno failed to issue verbal commands or attempt de-escalation in a fatal 2023 shooting.

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The Courier-Journal broke the news in Louisville, United States on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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