Louisville shooting: Police say shooter legally purchased firearm used in bank attack

Police and officials in Louisville, Ky., gave an update on Tuesday after at least six people were shot dead at a bank building downtown by a suspected employee. The shooter is also dead after police exchanged gunshots when responding to the incident.

Authorities said the shooter purchased the gun used in the attack legally. In addition, they named the most recent victim who died due to injuries: Deanna Eckert, 57.

Eight others were brought to the hospital, including one police officer in critical condition, after the Monday morning shooting at the Old National Bank. Authorities also said the 25-year-old gunman livestreamed the attack.

Police identified the victims as Joshua Barrick, 40; Thomas Elliot, 63; Juliana Farmer, 45; and James Tutt, 64.

Authorities are set to release bodycam footage later on Tuesday from the incident.

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