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Former Cop Indicted in Fatal Shooting
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A former Louisville cop, Nathan Stotts, resigned last week but now faces manslaughter and reckless homicide charges after fatally shooting 27-year-old Martin Nitzken Jr. during a May 30th incident where Nitzken, reportedly unarmed and stumbling, was encountered by Stotts who fired one shot. Police Chief Paul Humphrey condemned the use of lethal force, stating Stotts should have used non-lethal options, and had already signaled intent to fire him — though Stotts stepped down before that happened. The grand jury declined murder charges, but the manslaughter charge alone could send him to prison for five to ten years, with reckless homicide carrying up to five years. Stotts’ attorney remains unlisted in court records. While police vow to cooperate with investigations and maintain transparency, they’re withholding further details due to ongoing reviews — all amid efforts to rebuild public trust after past scandals.
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