Louisville, Kentucky: Gunman kills four in bank shooting
The shooting at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, has resulted in the deaths of at least four people, according to police.
Two police officers are among the additional eight people who have been transported to local hospitals.
Two police officers are among the additional eight people who have been transported to local hospitals.
The suspect passed on after a trade of gunfire with cops at Old Public Bank on Monday morning.
According to police, the man may have previously worked for the bank.
According to Louisville Police, officers were notified of an active shooter situation for the first time at approximately 08:30 local time (14:40 BST) and arrived three minutes later.
They exchanged gunfire with the suspect "almost immediately" when they arrived at the scene. According to Deputy Police Chief Paul Humphrey, it is still unclear whether the suspect was shot and killed by the officers or if he died by himself.
The gunfight resulted in the injuries of two officers, one of whom is undergoing surgery and is currently in critical condition.
According to Mr. Humphrey, the officers' actions "absolutely saved people's lives."
The incident occurred in Louisville's Old National Bank, which is located in the downtown area of the city. The Kentucky International Convention Centre and Muhammad Ali Centre are a few blocks away from the location, which is close to the baseball stadium Louisville Slugger Field.
During the course of the investigation, members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.
News film from the scene shows a weighty police presence, with harmed glass and disposed of clinical gear at one area
Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky, made the emotional statement during a news conference that he knew several of the victims. He is a customer of Old National Bank, and his campaign is based in the same building.
"This is horrible. Mr. Beshear stated, "I have a very close friend who did not make it today, and I also have a very close friend who did not make it today." He went on to say that "I hope is going to make it through" another friend who had been injured.
Craig Greenberg, the mayor of the city, also made his way to the area shortly after the shooting.
Greenberg stated at the news conference, "We will come together as a community to work to prevent these horrific acts of gun violence from continuing here and throughout the state."
Local media have begun hearing from witnesses about their experiences.
An eyewitness told WDRB, a local Fox affiliate, "I was at the stoplight, and the first thing that I saw - there was a guy across the street at the intersection and he was lying down at the entrance to a hotel."
Another observer, Caleb Goodlett, told neighborhood CBS offshoot WLKY-television that he got a call from his significant other who works at the bank. She informed him that a gunman was inside the bank and that she was in the vault.
Mr. Goodlett was informed when he dialed 911 that the police were already on their way.
President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday, "Once again, our nation mourns after a senseless act of gun violence - Jill and I pray for the lives lost and impacted by today's shooting."
He went on to say, "Too many Americans are paying the price of inaction with their lives." When will Republicans in Congress take action to safeguard our neighborhoods?
Democrats and Vice President Biden have long advocated for stricter gun safety legislation in Congress. The majority of Republican lawmakers, who frequently represent constituents and communities that support expanded gun rights, strongly oppose these initiatives.
The Gun Violence Archive's data indicate that there have been at least 146 mass shootings so far in 2023, with at least 15 occurring since April began. A mass shooting is one in which at least four people are killed.
In addition, Louisville Police responded to a second shooting on Monday morning outside Jefferson Community & Technical College, which was less than 3.2 kilometers (less than two miles) from the incident at Old National Bank.
According to police, at least one person was killed and one person was injured. In that incident, the suspects fled.
According to Mr. Humphrey, the police force has sufficient resources to respond to and investigate both shootings.
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