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UPDATE:
Five people were killed and others were treated for wounds in relation to a mass shooting at a bank building in downtown Louisville, the Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed Monday (April 10) morning via the Associated Press.
The suspected shooter, who was previously reported to be an "active aggressor," is also dead, after officer exchanged gunfire at the scene.
“We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time,” said Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey via the AP.
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An "active aggressor" is reported to be on the loose following a mass shooting in downtown Louisville, WAVE reports.
The Louisville Metro Police Department and Metro Mayor Craig Greenberg advised the public to avoid the 300 block of East Main Street, the building in which the Old National Bank is located near Slugger Field Monday (April 10) morning.
"We are confirming reports of an active aggressor in the 300 block of East Main. Please stay out of the area. There are multiple casualties," the Louisville Police Department announced.
"There is an active police situation downtown. Please avoid the area around Slugger Field until further notice. We will provide information as soon as possible," Mayor Greenberg tweeted.
FBI Louisville special agents are assisting Louisville Metro Police officers at the scene and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed he was heading to Louisville Monday morning.
“LMPD has confirmed a shooting situation in downtown Louisville with multiple casualties,” Gov. Beshear tweeted. “I am headed there now. Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville.”
The Louisville Metro Police Department is expected to provide an update on the situation shortly.
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