Loss of 6 Children of God in Mass Shooting in Downtown Louisville
On Monday, a tragic shooting occurred at the Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, leaving four people dead, including two friends of the state’s governor, and at least nine others wounded. The shooter was also found dead, but it remains unclear whether the individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from police fire.The shooting marks the 15th mass killing in the United States this year, occurring just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, roughly 100 miles to the south.
The governor and his wife were also acquainted with some of the victims of the Louisville shooting, making the tragedy all the more personal.Louisville police officers arrived on the scene while the shooter was still actively firing, according to Louisville Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey during a news conference. It is unclear how long the shooting lasted and how many shots were fired, but authorities quickly worked to secure the area and ensure the safety of those nearby.The shooting has left the community in shock and mourning, with many struggling to understand how such a tragedy could occur. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the events that led up to the shooting and determine a motive. In the meantime, the city is rallying around the victims and their families, offering support and condolences during this difficult time.
A shooting took place inside the Old National Bank Building in downtown Louisville, resulting in the death of five individuals and injuries to eight others, including three police officers. The shooter, 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, who was an employee at the bank, was killed by responding officers after exchanging gunfire. It was reported that the attack was live streamed online, but it remains unknown how the gunman obtained the weapon.
The victims were all either bank employees or police officers. Among the deceased were identified 40-year-old Joshua Barrick, 63-year-old Thomas Elliott, 64-year-old James Tutt, Juliana Farmer, and Deanna Eckert, who passed away later that night. Elliott was a senior vice president at Old National Bank and a close friend of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Barrick and Tutt were also senior vice presidents at the bank, while Farmer was a loan analyst. Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had recently graduated from the police academy, was among those injured and underwent brain surgery after being shot in the head. The shooting occurred during morning rush hour and was met with shock and grief by the community.
Deana Eckert, 57
According to a statement by Louisville Metro Police spokesman Aaron Ellis, Deana Eckert, who was an executive administrative officer at the bank and a graduate of Western Kentucky University, died on Monday night. She had been one of the eight people injured in the shooting that occurred earlier that day, which also resulted in the deaths of five others, including the shooter.
James “Jim” Tutt Jr., 64,
James worked as the commercial real estate market executive for the southern region at Old National Bank since January 2015, according to his LinkedIn profile. the Oldham County Judge Executive, knew Tutt from his time on the board of the Oldham-La Grange Development Authority, where Tutt served from 2011-2022, including several years as its chair. Tutt as a highly respected and knowledgeable individual who contributed significantly to the development of the office park in LaGrange. his disgust at the tragic events that took place.
Juliana Farmer, 45
Juliana Farmer was a loan analyst at the bank and was 45 years old. On her Facebook page, which is believed to be hers, she posted on Sunday about expecting her fifth grandchild in September. Michael Williams, who identified himself as her uncle, posted on Facebook that she had recently moved to Louisville for a good job opportunity.
