Mayor Craig Greenberg and interim Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroe apologized for the past 'abuses of public trust' committed by the city and LMPD.
"It's unacceptable. And it's inexcusable," Greenberg said.
Read MoreLouisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields were noticeably absent from a community meeting Monday night to address the rising gun violence.
Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together hosted its annual action assembly. This year it was called "Victory Over Violence: CLOUT's Strategies to Bring Shalom to Our City'.
Each year the group gathers community members to find out what are the biggest issues affecting the city. Member Larry Grossman said there were 22 research meetings held prior to Monday's assembly. He said crime came up consistently.
Read MoreHundreds of leaders from around the community gathered to hear from top city officials on the progress being made around four key issues. Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together, or CLOUT, first met in March when officials committed to changes in schools, housing, addiction treatment and care for seniors.
Read MoreA local group is demanding answers from the Louisville Metro Council as funding to certain organizations could be at risk.
The group Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together, or CLOUT, invited members of the Metro Council to its assembly Tuesday at Memorial Auditorium.
At the event, CLOUT members urged the council to keep funding Louisville's Affordable Housing Trust Fund and The Living Room.
"We're calling on our officials to take bold actions and addressing these problems even during these very difficult financial times," said the Rev. Bill Burks, of St. John Paul II Catholic Church.
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