Key takeaways:
- A mass shooting occurred at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving five people dead, including a close friend of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
- The shooter, a former employee of the bank, was killed a few minutes after the shooting began.
- The shooting has once again brought to light the issue of gun violence in America, and the Louisville Police Department is currently investigating the shooting.
On Monday, a mass shooting occurred at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving five people dead, including a close friend of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
At a news conference following the shooting, Governor Beshear identified the victim as Thomas Elliott, 63, a high-profile civic and corporate leader who worked in the financial industry. Beshear described Elliott as “one of my closest friends” and said that he had helped him build his law career, as well as giving him advice on being a good dad.
The shooter, a former employee of the bank, was killed a few minutes after the shooting began. The other victims have not yet been identified.
The shooting has once again brought to light the issue of gun violence in America, which has touched most households. Governor Beshear said that “This is awful” and that “you’ve seen it so many times before.” He urged people to come together and work to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
The Louisville Police Department is currently investigating the shooting and has asked anyone with information to contact them. The department has also expressed its condolences to the victims’ families and friends.
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