Four Killed, Eight Injured in Shooting at Bank Building in Louisville; Suspect Dead

Louisville metro police officers reported that a shooting took place in the city on Monday, and “multiple casualties” have already been confirmed.

The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on social media that an “active aggressor” situation was underway, and they reported multiple deaths while urging people to stay away from the area.

The FBI has also announced that special agents are responding to the incident as well.

Footage has emerged from the scene outside the Old National Bank where the shooting took place.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced he is on his way to the area.

UPDATE — 10:40 a.m. ET: The Louisville police confirmed that the suspected shooter has been “neutralized.”

The police later gave a rundown of details from the incident, confirming that five people were killed, that another six were taken to the hospital, and that the shooter is dead.

UPDATE — 11:10 a.m. ET:

The police held a press conference on the shooting, where they said two officers were wounded in the shooting, one of whom was left in critical condition. They once again confirmed that the shooter is deceased, and they clarified that four victims were killed inside the building.

Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said eight people are being treated for their injuries at the local hospital. Humpfrey also said the gunman was suspected to be a “previous employee” of the bank, but the investigation is ongoing.

This news is breaking and we will update accordingly.

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