Louisville, Kentucky. It's heartbreaking to hear about the loss of life and the injuries sustained by others. According to law enforcement officials, the shooting resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to at least eight others.
The shooter, identified as Connor Sturgeon, was an employee at the bank and used a rifle to carry out the attack. He was killed by the police after exchanging gunfire with them. The motive for the shooting has not been specified yet.
The victims have been identified as Joshua Barrick, Juliana Farmer, Tommy Elliott, and James Tutt, all of whom were between the ages of 40 and 64. Governor Andy Beshear's close friend was also among the victims.
This shooting is yet another example of the mass gun violence that has become a tragic reality in the United States. The incident is also a reminder of the urgent need for gun legislation and measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
Kentucky is a state that allows for "permitless carry," which means that gun owners over 21 can legally carry concealed guns in public without a license. The gun used in the shooting was an AR-15-style rifle, which is a popular sporting rifle in the United States.
My thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to those who were injured in this attack.