Louisville, Kentucky: Shooter kills 4 in bank shooting

 Louisville, Kentucky: Shooter kills 4 in bank shooting

Two police officers are among the additional eight people who have been transported to local hospitals.

On Monday morning, the suspect and police engaged in a gunfight at Old National Bank, which resulted in the suspect's death.

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 committed suicide.

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.

In one location, broken glass and discarded medical equipment can be seen in news footage from the scene.

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 added that another companion was harmed "that I trust will endure".

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."

Witnesses have begun to tell local media 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."

Caleb Goodlett, a second witness, told the local CBS affiliate WLKY-TV that his wife, who works at the bank, called him. 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.

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.