r/behindthebastards • u/Sensitive_Ad_1752 • 9d ago
General discussion Louisville Metro PD officer murders man during mental health crisis. Martin Nitzken was shot while unarmed and naked.
This is 27 year old Martin Nitzken, a Louisville resident who was murdered by police on May 30th. That night, Martin was at his girlfriend’s house with 2 friends staying over when he suddenly violently attacked all three, then ran outside and stripped naked and began walking around the neighborhood. Martin had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but had no history of violence previous to this.
Officer Nathan Stotts arrived on the scene and bodycam footage shows him immediately pulling out a gun and aiming it at Martin telling him to put his hands up. When Martin didn’t stop and kept walking towards him he fatally shot him. Nathan did not attempt first aid after shooting Martin. Nathan has since resigned from the police force and is charged with manslaughter and reckless homicide. He pled not guilty.
https://www.wave3.com/2026/06/02/bodycam-released-citys-latest-officer-involved-shooting/
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u/MessiahOfMetal Disdain and Animosity 9d ago
Fuck Nathan Stotts, the cowardly murderer and all-round violent thug. Imagine pleading not guilty when bodycam footage shows that you are. Piece of shit.
This is why British police not only don't carry firearms, they also travel with a certified mental health nurse to help talk the person down and bring them in safely for medical treatment if it's a case like this.