The shooting took place this morning in a downtown building, which according to some local media is the headquarters of a bank.
The police informed the scene of the five deaths and also explained that the six injured people were transferred to hospitals in the area..
The governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, announced on social networks that he is going to the place of the event. The city’s mayor, Craig Greenberg, asked citizens to stay away from this area.
LMPD has confirmed a shooting situation in downtown Louisville with multiple casualties. I am headed there now. Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) April 10, 2023
A Louisville police spokesman told a news conference that an officer was among the injured. “There is no active danger to the public at this time,” the spokesperson told reporters.