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Louisville Old National Bank shooting
Six people are dead and nine people were hospitalized after an active shooter opened fire in downtown Louisville on April 10.
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Six people are dead and eight people were hospitalized after an active shooter opened fire in downtown Louisville Monday morning, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The shooting occurred at Old National Bank in the 300 block of E. Main Street, which is near Louisville Slugger Field. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were both responding to the scene.
LMPD confirmed later Monday morning the shooter is dead, and identified him as Connor Sturgeon, a 25-year-old employee of Old National Bank.
The FBI has developed a website for tips regarding the shooting. The FBI said those with information can also call 502-574-LMPD.
“We mourn with the city, but we are resolute in our determination to find answers,” the FBI said in a tweet Monday.
The fifth victim of the shooting died late Monday after they were taken to a hospital, bringing the total death count to six, including the shooter.
“The death toll from today’s tragic event in Louisville has now risen to five lost,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a tweet Monday night. “My heart breaks for these families, Louisville and our entire commonwealth. Please join Britainy and me in sending all our love and prayers to everyone affected.”
Among the injured were three Louisville police officers, one of whom was in critical condition after he was shot in the head, police said.
Family of shooter releases statement
Tuesday, 10 p.m. - Family members of Sturgeon said in a statement released to WDRB Tuesday night that he had experienced “mental health challenges,” but they said there was nothing that gave them advance warning of the shooting.
“While Connor, like many of his contemporaries, had mental health challenges which we, as a family, were actively addressing, there were never any warning signs or indications he was capable of this shocking act,” the statement released by the television station reads.
The family said they are cooperating with investigators and will “do all we can to aid everyone in understanding why and how this happened.”
They said they feel inexpressible “sorrow, anguish, and horror at the unthinkable harm our son Connor inflicted on innocent people, their families, and the entire Louisville community.”
Louisville to provide grief counseling
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - Mental health services will be offered Wednesday by the city of Louisville to help anyone struggling after Monday’s shooting. As part of the city’s Night of Resilience, counselors will be available at 16 places of worship from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, Louisville Public Media reported.
Louisville releases bodycam video
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - The Louisville Metro Police Department has released bodycam video from officers who responded to Monday’s deadly mass shooting downtown. The footage captures how police reacted to a gunman who killed five people and injured several others before officers shot and killed him during an exchange of gunfire.
GoFundMe created for victims of shooting
Tuesday, 5 p.m. - VictimsFirst, a network of surviving victims of mass casualty crime, has organized a GoFundMe to raise money for the victims and survivors of the Old National Bank shooting.
According to the GoFundMe page, VictimsFirst will distribute the donations directly to the legal heir of those murdered and those who survived. They hope to raise $65,000 so each person directly impacted by the shooting can receive $5,000. Anything over that amount will be divided equally among victims.
Just over $1,000 has been raised.
5th patient discharged from hospital
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. - A fifth patient has been released from the hospital following Monday’s shooting, according to UofL Health.
Three patients are still being treated, with two in stable condition and one in critical condition. Officer Nickolas Wilt, the officer who was shot in the head by the suspect, is the patient in critical condition.
KY congressman: Turn grief into action
Tuesday, 12:58 p.m. - Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) spoke at a news conference Tuesday and called on lawmakers to address gun violence. He said peoples lives weren’t political and legislators should put residents’ safety over guns.
McGarvey was previously a lawmaker at the state level before becoming a federal representative. He said he recalled working on bipartisan legislation and urged representatives to work together to pass gun safety laws.
How investigation will advance
Tuesday, 12:45 p.m. - LMPD will handle two separate investigations relating to Monday’s mass shooting, officials said Tuesday. One will be a homicide investigation which will focus on the exchange between the gunman and the victims.
The second investigation will be an internal investigation focused on the exchange between police and the shooter, officials said.
Deadly shooting lasted 9 minutes
Tuesday, 12:45 p.m. - Louisville police say Monday’s deadly shooting lasted nine minutes from start to finish. Police received the first reports of the shooting just after 8:30 a.m. and said they responded within minutes. The incident ended when the gunman was shot and killed at the scene.
Police identify officer who killed gunman
Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. — LMPD confirmed the officer who shot and killed the gunman in downtown Louisville Monday was Cory Galloway.
Galloway is the field training officer for Nickolas Wilt, the officer who was critically injured after he was shot in the head. Galloway was grazed on his left side.
Wilt remains at UofL Hospital in critical condition, officials say. Dr. Jason Smith, UofL Health’s chief medical officer, said Wilt is still sedated and undergoing treatment.
Public asked to donate blood for shooting victims
Tuesday, 12 p.m. – Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg asked the public to consider donating blood to help the victims from Monday’s mass shooting.
Donation centers can be found on the American Red Cross’ website.
Local Red Cross CEO Steve Cunanan said the organization is working closely with UofL Hospital to provide blood. Dr. Jason Smith, chief medical officer with UofL Health, said the hospital used 170 units of blood to treat the victims.
Public vigil planned in honor of shooting victims
Tuesday, 12 p.m. – A public vigil will be held in Louisville Wednesday to honor the victims of a mass shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville Monday, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced in a press conference Tuesday.
The vigil will take place at the Muhammad Ali Center at 5 p.m., Greenberg said. All members of the community are invited and free parking will be available.
LMPD: Shooter bought gun legally in Louisville
Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. - The gunman in Monday’s shooting bought his firearm legally in Louisville on April 4, according to LMPD Interim Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel.
“He purchased the weapon legally from one of the local dealerships here in Louisville,” Gwinn-Villaroel said.
Investigators also searched the gunman’s home and seized multiple items, according to Gwinn-Villaroel.
Fourth patient discharged from hospital
Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. — A fourth victim involved in Monday’s mass shooting in downtown Louisville has been released from the hospital, UofL Hospital spokesperson Heather Fontaine confirmed.
Four other patients are continuing to receive treatment for their wounds. Fontaine said three are stable and in fair condition while one is in critical condition.
More information about the patient in critical condition will be released during a press conference at 11:30 a.m., Fontaine said.
Police plan to release bodycam footage of shooting
Tuesday, 10 a.m. - Louisville plans to release bodycam footage from officers who responded to the deadly shooting at Old National Bank Monday. A spokesperson for LMPD confirmed the footage would be released, but said there is “no timeline yet” on when they’ll make it available to the public.
Five patients still being treated at UofL Hospital
Tuesday, 9:50 a.m. — Five people who were injured in Monday’s mass shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville are still receiving treatment at UofL Hospital, according to hospital spokesperson Heather Fontaine.
Four of the patients are stable and in fair condition while one remains in critical condition, according to Fontaine. One patient originally listed in critical condition has been upgraded to fair condition, Fontaine said.
The hospital treated nine total patients in connection to the mass shooting, five of which suffered gunshot wounds. Fontaine said three total LMPD officers received treatment at UofL Hospital.
Three patients have already been released, according to Fontaine. Deana Eckert, 57, died at the hospital Monday evening.
New info on shooting coming Tuesday morning
Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. — Officials will hold a press conference Tuesday morning providing updates on Monday’s mass shooting that left multiple people dead and injured at a bank in downtown Louisville.
The press conference will take place at Metro Hall at 11:30 a.m., according to LMPD. LMPD Interim Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel, Mayor Craig Greenberg, UofL Chief Medical Officer Jason Smith and Congressman Morgan McGarvey will be in attendance.
Officials are expected to announce plans for a vigil, LMPD said.
Louisville mayor: Shooter was armed with AR-15
Tuesday, 9:20 a.m. - Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed in an interview with CBS Tuesday morning that Sturgeon used an AR-15 in Monday’s shooting.
Greenberg didn’t make additional comments during the interview regarding how the gun was purchased.
Reports: Critically injured officer is making progress
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. — LMPD officer Nickolas Wilt, who was shot in the head during Monday’s mass shooting incident at Old National Bank, is still in critical condition but has shown signs of progress, according to reports.
“We fortunately got some good news last night,” Mayor Craig Greenberg told Gayle King on CBS Mornings. “Officer Wilt is still in critical condition, but he did make some positive progress throughout the day.”
LMPD is still gathering information on Sturgeon and will release anything new when it’s appropriate. WDRB reporter Sterling Hicks also reported LMPD has body worn camera footage and will release that as well.
There will be a press conference with more information Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., according to Hicks.
Fla. senator: My friend was killed in Louisville
Tuesday, 6:40 a.m. - Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, tweeted Monday night that he lost a friend in Monday’s mass shooting.
“My friend Tommy Elliott was killed today in Louisville,” Scott said. “He was my banker for many years. This news is very shocking and sad for Ann and me. He did so much in the Louisville community, and we pray for his family during this awful time.”
Elliott, 63, was a senior vice president at Old National Bank. He was also a longtime friend of Beshear, who mourned Elliott publicly following Monday’s shooting.
“Tommy Elliott helped me build my law career,” said Beshear, who was visibly upset. “Helped me become governor. Gave me advice on being a good dad. He was one of the people I talked to most in the world, and very rarely were we talking about my job. He was an incredible friend.”
Fifth victim dies after bank shooting
9:30 p.m. –A fifth victim has died following the mass shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, the city’s police department confirmed late Monday.
Louisville Metro Police identified the victim as Deana Eckert, 57, in a tweet posted just after 9 p.m.
Four other victims were identified earlier in the day — all employees of Old National Bank, where the shooting took place.
The shooter also died at the scene after being shot by responding officers.
Old National Bank issues statement
8:50 p.m. - Old National Bancorp issued this statement about the shooting Monday night: “There are no words to adequately describe the sadness and devastation that our Old National family is experiencing as we grieve the tragic loss of our team members and pray for the recovery of all those who were injured,” said ONB CEO Jim Ryan.
“Obviously, this is an incredibly difficult situation, and our entire focus is on making sure that everyone affected has the support and assistance they need,” Ryan said. “On behalf of everyone at Old National, I also want to acknowledge and thank Louisville law enforcement, the medical community and state and local officials for their incredible response to this tragedy. And finally, we ask you to please continue to pray for all those affected.”
LMPD identifies victims, suspect of shooting
3 p.m. – The identities of the victims from Monday’s shooting in downtown Louisville have been released.
The victims were Thomas Elliott, 63; Josh Barrick; 40, Juliana Farmer, 45; and James Tutt, 64, according to LMPD Interim Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel.
The suspect was identified as Connor Sturgeon, 25, according to Gwinn-Villaroel. Sturgeon was employed at Old National Bank, and he used a rifle to kill the four victims, Gwinn-Villaroel said.
Sturgeon was live-streaming as the shooting occurred, according to Gwinn-Villaroel. It’s unknown how he got access to the rifle.
Sturgeon had no criminal record, Gwinn-Villaroel said.
Sturgeon fired at officers who first arrived on the scene Monday morning, according to Gwinn-Villaroel. LMPD returned fire. Two officers were shot.
Sturgeon was shot and killed by LMPD officers, Gwinn-Villaroel confirmed.
Officer Nickolas Wilt, 26, was shot in the head and is in critical but stable condition, Gwinn-Villaroel said. Wilt had just graduated from the police academy on March 31.
Wilt was one of the nine victims who survived the shooting, according to Gwinn-Villaroel. Three are in critical condition, three are in non-critical condition and three have been treated and released from the hospital.
Flags ordered at half-staff until Friday evening
3 p.m. – Gov. Andy Beshear ordered that flags across Kentucky be at half-staff in honor of the victims of Monday’s fatal mass shooting at downtown Louisville.
ATF: Investigation underway in a Louisville neighborhood
2:45 p.m. - The ATF confirmed Monday it was working with LMPD at the 1500 block of Taylor Avenue in Louisville. Investigators were on scene and the activity was connected to the shooting at Old Traditional Bank, but further information was not provided.
Shawn Morrow, special agent in charge of the Louisville Division of the ATF, said in a statement LMPD should be commended for the agency’s response.
“Our hearts are heavy for Louisville,” Morrow said. “We are praying for families who lost loved ones and for those fighting for their lives today because of another senseless act of violence. The dangers faced by our police officers are real and they are constant. LMPD should be commended for such a courageous response and for running into harms way to protect this city.”
Officials to provide more info this afternoon
2:30 p.m. — A press conference will take place Monday at 3 p.m. to provide updates on Monday’s mass shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, according to LMPD. Mayor Craig Greenberg, Gov. Andy Beshear, UofL Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jason Smith and other officials are expected to be in attendance.
Family reunification center set up in Louisville
12:45 p.m. — A family assistance and reunification center has been setup in downtown Louisville for families affected by Monday’s mass shooting, according to police and Mayor Craig Greenberg.
The location for the assistance center is at the Kentucky International Convention Center on the corner of South Market Street and South 3rd Street, according to Greenberg.
“Victims and family members please go to this location for updates,” Greenberg said in a tweet.
LMPD said the location reunification center is at the convention center in room M100 on the corner of West Jefferson Street and South 4th Street.
Separate shooting in Louisville leaves another man dead
12:30 p.m. — An additional shooting, separate from the shooting at Old National Bank, left one man dead and another person injured, according to reports.
It happened at the Jefferson Community and Technical College/Technical Campus on South 8th Street and West Chestnut Street at approximately 11:30 a.m., Major Russell Miller of the Louisville Metro Police Department told media members. The shooting happened outside the school building and witnesses saw multiple suspects get into a vehicle and drive away, according to WDRB.
One man was killed and another was injured, according to multiple reports, including a report from Louisville Public Media.
The shooting was unrelated to the prior mass shooting, according to multiple reports.
Old National Bank offering support to those affected
11:55 a.m. — Old National Bank put out a statement Monday morning after the deadly shooting. The bank said its executive team, including its CEO, are en route to Louisville.
“The safety of Old National Bank employees and everyone we serve in our banking center locations is paramount,” said Old National CEO Jim Ryan in a Facebook post. “As we await more details, we are deploying employee assistance support and keeping everyone affected by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers.”
Police: Shooter had ties to bank
11:20 a.m. — The shooter that’s responsible for five deaths and eight injuries from an active shooter situation at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville Monday had connections to the bank, according to Deputy Chief Col. Paul Humphrey with LMPD.
The shooter’s exact connection to the bank is unknown, but he was either an employee or former employee, Humphrey said. Humphrey said more information was still under investigation.
The shooting was first reported at 8:30 a.m., police said. The bank had been scheduled to open at 9 a.m., according to its online hours.
Herald-Leader staff writer Karla Ward contributed to this report. This is a developing story and will be updated.
This story was originally published April 10, 2023 at 9:41 AM.
CORRECTION: The name of Shawn Morrow, special agent in charge of the Louisville Division of the ATF, was misspelled in a previous version of this story.
