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At least five people killed in a mass bank shooting in Kentucky

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1 year ago

April 11, 2023

Police identified the shooter as a 23-year-old male, who was employed at the bank

A bank employee armed with a rifle shot and killed four colleagues and wounded nine others at his bank on Monday while live streaming the attack in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

Police said they responded within three minutes to reports of an attacker on the Old National Bank, in the city’s downtown neighbourhood.

Authorities identified Connor Sturgeon as the gunman in Monday morning’s attack.

The Police Chief said he was armed with a rifle and broadcast live video of his attack over the internet.

The 23-year-old was fatally shot at the scene.

Officers who quickly neutralised the shooter are credited with saving lives.

According to officials, two police officers and seven civilians were among the wounded who were sent to a local following the shooting.

Three patients have been released and three are in critical condition, including a police officer.

Police identified the dead as Joshua Barrick, 40; Thomas Elliot, 63; Juliana Farmer, 45; and James Tutt, 64.

The Mayor said Louisville will set up assistance centre for those affected by bank shooting.

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