Five people have been killed in a shooting at the Old National Bank located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The shooting occurred on Monday morning, and the suspect, who appeared to be a former employee, died after exchanging gunfire with the police. The Deputy Police Chief, Paul Humphrey, stated that it is unclear if the gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or by gunfire from the officers.
The incident was reported to Louisville MetroSafe at approximately 8.30 am on Monday. Responding officers arrived at the scene with mobile Metro fire and EMS where they encountered active gunshots still being fired inside the location. The shooter was confirmed to be dead on the scene.
Governor Andy Beshear told reporters that at least one officer was in surgery following the shooting, and he himself had lost a close friend in the incident. The Louisville FBI field office also confirmed that special agents had responded to the scene of the shooting and were assisting law enforcement partners.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, and authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting. The Old National Bank issued a statement expressing its condolences to the victims’ families and pledging to cooperate with the authorities in the ongoing investigation.
Sadly, this incident is just the latest in a series of mass shootings that have taken place across the United States in recent years. Gun violence has become a pressing issue in the country, and many are calling for stricter gun control measures to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.
The shooting at Old National Bank is a stark reminder of the need for effective action to address gun violence.