Videos shared on social media captured the moment police arrived at the scene of a shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, and gunshots blasting out in the street.
The active shooter incident was reported at the bank at around 8.30 am on Monday, leaving at least five dead, including the gunman, and eight people injured, authorities said.
Footage from the scene apparently captured an exchange of gunfire as law enforcement worked to secure the area.
Police confirmed the threat had been “neutralized” about 90 minutes after the first report of an active shooting.
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“Shortly after, officers arrived on the scene with mobile Metro fire and EMS where they encountered active gunshots still being fired inside this location at that time. The shooter was confirmed to be dead on the scene,” Deputy Police Chief Paul Humphrey said on Monday during a press briefing. “We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time.”
“Five people have been confirmed to have been killed inside,” he said, adding that at least six have been “transported to University of Louisville hospital including one officer with various injuries”.
“We are unable to confirm the status of those who have been transported at this time,” Humphrey added.
The shooter, who has not been named, is believed to be a current or former employee at the bank.
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⚡⚡ Just Another Day in America.
5 people reportedly dead and 6 injured in a 'Mass Shooting' in a bank building in downtown Louisville. Kentucky.#louisvillekentucky #Louisville pic.twitter.com/pxF6Nl90PU
— Batt (@BattBross) April 10, 2023
