What we know about the gunman who killed four people at a Louisville bank

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April 11, 2023 View online 1/ Louisville shooter livestreamed bank attack as he killed four and injured nine The Louisville shooter has been identified as 23-year-old bank employee Connor Sturgeon.   Sturgeon has been identified as a white man who used a rifle to attack staff at the bank where he worked – Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. He went on his rampage after being notified that the bank where he had worked since 2021 was ending his employment, law enforcement sources told CNN. Sturgeon also left a note for his parents and a friend telling them that he was going to attack the bank, the source added. Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said that Sturgeon fired at responding officers, who returned fire to "stop that threat". She confirmed that the suspect was shot and killed by police. 2/ Abortion groups slam 'reckless' judge overseeing critical drug case: 'Minority rule at its worst' Advocates, providers, medical groups and drugmakers wrestle with uncertainty, confusion and frustration 3/ Nashville votes to reinstate Justin Jones, Tennessee legislator expelled by Republicans for gun protest Fellow expelled lawmaker could be sent back to state legislature as soon as Wednesday 4/ State Department formally accuses Russia of wrongfully detaining jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich Longtime Moscow embed was arrested on 29 March and accused of espionage 5/ An Army sergeant shot and killed a BLM protester. Texas Governor Gregg Abbott wants to pardon him Potential pardon comes as officials want to limit power of local courts, Josh Marcus writes The Big Question What do we know so far about the Louisville bank shooting? Five people are dead after a shooter walked into the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, and began firing on individuals inside with an AR-15-style rifle.   Police became aware of the mass shooting just before 9am local time on Monday. By 10.30am they announced the shooter was dead, along with five victims. Eight others — including, reportedly at least one police officer — were injured and required medical attention.   Connor Sturgeon, a 25-year-old employed by the bank, was named as the shooter on Monday afternoon. Here's everything we know about the mass shooting attack. 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And then we've got to do what we have done these last three years after everything – we've got to wrap our arms around these families and everybody who needs it." – Kentucky governor Andy Beshear speaks out after the fatal Louisville bank shooting on Monday. Mr Beshear said that he had lost a personal friend in the tragedy. 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