What we know about the downtown Louisville shooting that left 4 dead

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AND THIS RESPONSE. THIS IS AWFUL. I HAVE A VERY CLOSE FRIEND THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT TODAY. AND I HAVE ANOTHER CLOSE FRIEND WHO DID NEITHER AND ONE WHO’S AT THE HOSPITAL THAT I HOPE IS IS GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH. SO WHEN WE TALK ABOUT PRAYING, I HOPE PEOPLE WILL FOR THOSE THAT WE ARE HOPING CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THE SURGERIES THAT THEY’RE GOING THROUGH. AND WE’VE GOT TO DO WHAT WE HAVE DONE THESE LAST THREE YEARS AFTER EVERYTHING WE’VE GOT TO WRAP OUR ARMS AROUND THESE FAMILIES AND EVERYBODY WHO NEEDS IT. DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET SOME HELP. OUR BODIES AND OUR MINDS ARE NOT MEANT TO GO THROUGH THESE TYPES OF TRAGEDIES. AND SO I HOPE THAT ALL THE BRAVE OFFICERS WHO STEPPED INTO THE LINE OF FIRE THAT ARE WORRIED ABOUT ONE OF THEIR FELLOW OFFICERS WILL REACH OUT FOR HELP WHEN THEY NEED IT. I HOPE EVERY ONE OF THOSE BANK EMPLOYEES AND FOLKS IN THAT BUILDING, ONE THAT I KNOW WELL, AND MY AG CAMPAIGN WAS OUT OF THAT BUILDING AND VIRTUALLY EVERYONE IN IT, THAT’S MY BANK. I HOPE THAT THEY WILL ALL REACH OUT AND GET THE HELP THAT THEY NEED. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HURTING TODAY AND IF WE HAVE A PLACE TO FOCUS OUR ENERGY, I HOPE IT IS TO SURROUND THEM WITH THE LOVE AND THE COMPASSION THAT WE HAVE BEEN SO GOOD AT SHOWING ONE ANOTHER. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT WHILE TODAY IS A HORRIFIC ACT, I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFE COMMUNITY WITH OFFICERS DOING THEIR VERY BEST EACH AND EVERY DAY. AND THAT’S WHAT WE SAW HERE. YES, I KNOW THAT THERE ARE STEPS THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS TAKING TO DO THINGS BETTER AFTER A RECENT REPORT. BUT WE CERTAINLY SAW, I THINK, THE VERY BEST FROM THEM TODAY. AND I WANT TO THANK THEM AND ALL OUR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR RESPONDING AND DOING THEIR BEST TO TRY TO SAVE SOME OF

At least 8 others are injured, including two officers, according to police

Five people were killed, and several others were injured in a shooting Monday morning in downtown Louisville. The shooter was also found dead.Here's everything we know as of Monday afternoon:The victimsFive people were killed in the shooting, and police released the victims' identities Monday afternoon:Thomas Elliot, 63James Tutt, 64Joshua Barrick, 40Juliana Farmer, 45Deana Eckert, 57 Eight people were injured, and three of them, including an officer, were in critical condition.The critically injured officer, 26-year-old Nickolas Wilt, underwent brain surgery after being shot in the head, authorities said. When and where it happenedAccording to Louisville Metro Police's 11 a.m. news conference update, at about 8:30 a.m. Monday, Louisville Metro Safe received a report of shots fired and a possible active shooter at 333 East Main Street at the Old National Bank. Police said within three minutes of being dispatched, officers arrived on the scene and saw that the shooter was still firing gunshots. Officers exchanged gunshots with the shooter, and ultimately, the shooter died on the scene, according to police. The shooterThe shooter has been identified as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, who was an employee at the bank, according to a Monday afternoon news conference update.Police said the shooter was confirmed to be dead on the scene, but they are working to determine if he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound or was killed by officers.The shooter used a rifle, according to police.What we don’t know yetIt’s unclear what led to the shooting.The investigation is ongoing, and police urge residents to continue to avoid the area. Police said there is no active danger to the public at this time.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Five people were killed, and several others were injured in a shooting Monday morning in downtown Louisville. The shooter was also found dead.

Here's everything we know as of Monday afternoon:

The victims

Five people were killed in the shooting, and police released the victims' identities Monday afternoon:

Thomas Elliot, 63
James Tutt, 64
Joshua Barrick, 40
Juliana Farmer, 45
Deana Eckert, 57

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Eight people were injured, and three of them, including an officer, were in critical condition.

The critically injured officer, 26-year-old Nickolas Wilt, underwent brain surgery after being shot in the head, authorities said.

When and where it happened

According to Louisville Metro Police's 11 a.m. news conference update, at about 8:30 a.m. Monday, Louisville Metro Safe received a report of shots fired and a possible active shooter at 333 East Main Street at the Old National Bank.

Police said within three minutes of being dispatched, officers arrived on the scene and saw that the shooter was still firing gunshots. Officers exchanged gunshots with the shooter, and ultimately, the shooter died on the scene, according to police.

The shooter

The shooter has been identified as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, who was an employee at the bank, according to a Monday afternoon news conference update.

Police said the shooter was confirmed to be dead on the scene, but they are working to determine if he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound or was killed by officers.

The shooter used a rifle, according to police.

What we don’t know yet

It’s unclear what led to the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing, and police urge residents to continue to avoid the area. Police said there is no active danger to the public at this time.

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