LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A gunman was killed during a shootout with police Monday morning, shortly after he opened fire on a dozen people at a Louisville bank, killing four of them.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. at Old National Bank on Main Street. Police believe the gunman was either a current or former employee.
Four inside the bank died and another eight were injured. In addition, two police officers were hit during the shootout with the gunman. Of the 10 people who were injured, two are considered to be in critical condition, including one of the police officers.
Police say they do not know if the shooter died after being shot by police or from a self-inflicted gunshot.
“It is clear from the officers’ response that they absolutely save people’s lives,” Louisville Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said during a press conference Monday morning. “This is a tragic event, but it was the heroic response of officers that made sure that no more people were more seriously injured than what happened.”
Louisville Police say the investigation at the crime scene will likely last into the night.
Police say there is no longer any active threat and they believe the gunman acted alone.
The identities of the gunman and victims have not yet been released.
