At least eight others were taken to a local hospital. The shooter, whom authorities said appears to have been a previous employee of the bank, is also dead.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed on Louisville shooting, Justice Department says
From CNN’s Hannah Rabinowitz
Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed on the fatal Louisville bank shooting, a Justice Department spokesperson said.
Earlier today, the White House said President Joe Biden was informed of the shooting and the administration will have more to share later on.
Family assistance center now set up at Louisville convention center
From CNN’s Celina Tebor
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has set up a family assistance center to help anyone looking to reunite with people involved in the bank shooting that killed at least four on Monday.
The center is located at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Mayor Craig Greenberg said on Twitter.
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Bank shooter used AR-15-style rifle, federal law enforcement source says
From CNN’s John Miller
The gun used in the Louisville bank shooting was an AR-15-style rifle, a federal law enforcement source tells CNN.
Police believe the “lone gunman” in the shooting “did have a connection to the bank,” where at least four were killed.
While authorities are still working to establish that connection, they said it appears he was a previous employee, police said at a briefing Monday morning.
Officials are expecting to hold their next briefing at 3 p.m. ET.
What we know so far about the Louisville bank shooting
From CNN staff
A shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, left at least four dead and eight injured.
Here’s everything you need to know so far:
- At least four dead and eight injured: At least four people died and at least eight others were injured, police said during a news conference Monday. Of the at least eight people transported to a hospital, two are in critical condition. Police are working to identify the victims.
- Police officers also shot: At least two police officers were shot during an exchange with the shooter, Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said, adding that one police officer is currently in surgery.
- The shooter: The shooter is dead. Police believe the “lone gunman” had a “connection to the bank.” While authorities work to establish that connection, they said it appears he was a previous bank employee, according to police.
- Police confronted the shooter: Police responded within three minutes of the call this morning and encountered the suspect “almost immediately,” Humphrey said. Police exchanged gunfire with the shooter who died at the scene, he added. Police are trying to determine whether the shooter died from gunfire or a self-inflicted wound.
- What state officials are saying: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said that he lost two close friends in the shooting and that another friend is injured. The bank where the shooting occurred is his bank, the governor added. Separately, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg asked for prayers for those “fighting for their lives,” and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said he is “devastated” after hearing the news of the shooting. President Joe Biden has been informed of the shooting, the White House said, adding there will be more details to share later.
Old National Bank CEO is heading to Louisville after fatal shooting at bank’s downtown branch
From CNN’s Caroll Alvarado
Old National Bank CEO Jim Ryan is heading to Louisville after a deadly shooting at the branch downtown, according to a statement on verified Facebook.
“While there have been reports of multiple casualties by Louisville Metro Police, we have been assured that the situation is no longer active. Law enforcement authorities continue to assess the scene,” the statement said.
“The safety of Old National Bank employees and everyone we serve in our banking center locations is paramount,” said Ryan in the statement on Facebook.
“As we await more details, we are deploying employee assistance support and keeping everyone affected by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers.”
What we know: The suspect who opened fire at the bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, and killed four people on Monday morning is believed to be a previous employee, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
CNN’s Kristina Sgueglia, Eric Levenson and Caroll Alvarado contributed to this post.
Louisville mayor asks for prayers for those “fighting for their lives”
From CNN’s Kristina Sgueglia
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg asked for prayers for those currently at the hospital “injured, fighting for their lives as a result of another act of gun violence.”
He also thanked the “brave and heroic” first responders for their prompt and quick response. “Without a doubt their actions saved lives,” he said.
“Notwithstanding tragedies like today, when multiple people are killed by gun violence … our community will continue to come together,” he added.
At least 4 dead and 8 injured following Louisville bank shooting, police say
From CNN’s Celina Tebor
At least four people died during a shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, and at least eight others were injured, police said during a news conference Monday.
The shooter is also dead, Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said.
At least two police officers were shot during the exchange, Humphrey said.
Of the at least eight people transported to a hospital, two are in critical condition, according to Humphrey. One of those two is a police officer who is currently in surgery, he said.
Police are working to identify all victims, Humphrey said.
Sen. McConnell says he is “devastated” by Louisville shooting
From CNN’s Nicky Robertson
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said he is “devastated” following the news of the shooting in Louisville.
“Elaine and I are devastated by the news coming out of Louisville this morning. Thank you to LMPD and our first responders for your bravery at the scene. We send our prayers to the victims, their families, and the city of Louisville as we await more information,” he tweeted Monday.
Sen. Rand Paul, also a Kentucky Republican, tweeted about the shooting.
“Kelley and I are praying for everyone involved in the deadly shooting in downtown Louisville this morning. Our hearts break for the families of those lost,” he said.
Kentucky governor says 2 close friends of his were killed in Louisville shooting
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said that he lost two close friends in today’s mass shooting at a Louisville bank.
“This is awful. I have a very close friend that didn’t make it today, and I have another close friend that didn’t either,” Beshear said during a news conference Monday morning.
He said he has another friend that was injured “that I hope is going to make it through.”
Beshear said that the bank where the shooting occurred is his bank.
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