We begin tonight in Louisville, where a tragic story is still developing.

At least five people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville this morning.

Two police officers were among those injured.

At last check, one officer was listed in critical condition.

LAPD's interim police chief said officers were on scene within 3 minutes of the shooting being reported.

She said officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, Connor Sturgeon, who died at the scene.

She also said Sturgeon was an employee at the bank where the shooting occurred.

This is all the talk that I will mention.

The suspect in this case, the suspect identified as Connor Sturgeon white male, 23 years of age, who was employed at Old National Bank.

His weapon of choice was a rifle We have 5 total deceased which includes him.

I want to acknowledge the part of condolences prayers and families of those who lost their life today.

Tommy Elliott, 63 years of age.

Jim Tutt 64 years of age.

Josh Barrick 40 years of age.

and Juliana Farmer 45 Governor Andy Beshear also addressed reporters this morning, adding that one of the victims killed in today's attack.

Tommy Elliott, senior vice president at Old National Bank, was a close friend.

And to everybody who needs it.

Don't be afraid to get some help.

Our bodies and our minds are not meant to go through these types of tragedies.

And so I hope that all the brave officers who stepped into the line of fire that are worried about one of their fellow officers will reach out for help when they need it, I hope.

Every one of those bank employees and folks in that building, one that I know well and my AG campaign was out of that building.

Now, virtually everyone in it, that's my bank.

I hope that they will all reach out and get the help that they need.

There are a lot of people that are hurting today.

And if we have a place to focus our energy, I hope it is to surround them with the love and the compassion that we have been so good at showing one another.

One of the officers injured in today's shooting has been identified as 26 year old Nicholas Wilt.

He was sworn in as an officer just ten days ago.

The interim police chief said Officer Wilt was shot in the head and has undergone brain surgery.

Doctors at the University of Louisville said the next 24 hours are critical.

Eight others were injured.

Police said three victims, including officer, wilt remain in critical condition.

Three more victims received non-life threatening injuries and three other victims have been treated and released.

Governor Bashir has ordered flags at state buildings to half staff in honor of the people killed in today's Louisville bank shooting.

Flags will remain lowered until sunset on Friday.

He's urging owners of flags displayed on private property to be lowered as well.

The Gun Violence Archive says this is the 146th mass shooting and 14th mass murder in the U.S. just this year.

Shortly after this morning's mass shooting, there was another shooting in Louisville several blocks away.

Police said a man was shot and killed and a woman was injured.

Outside Jefferson County Community and Technical College.

No arrests have been made in that case.

Police said it was not connected to the shooting at Old National Bank.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement about today's mass shooting.

He said, and he got a tweet.

Elaine and I are devastated by the news coming out of Louisville.

Thank you to Lmpd and our first responders for your bravery at the scene.

We send our prayers to the victims, their families and the city of Louisville as we await more information.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey, who represents Louisville and Washington, D.C., also issued a statement saying, quote, Today is a dark day in our community.

I'm heartbroken by the loss of at least four innocent civilians and yet another act of senseless gun violence, this time in the heart of our city.

And I'm grateful for the heroic acts of first responders who no doubt saved lives today.

State Senator Gerald Neal, the Senate minority leader, serves the 33rd district in Louisville.

He put out a statement saying in part, quote, As we mourn and reflect on the devastating impact of today's events, we must come together as a community and society to find effective solutions and preventing the continuing scourge of gun violence.

We can do more and have an obligation to do more to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

We must do all that we can to take effective steps to ensure a safer community.

End quote.

Here are comments from three Democratic leaders in the Kentucky House, Representatives Derrick Graham, Sherilyn Stevenson and Rachel Roberts.

Quote We are beyond devastated by what happened in louisville this morning as we and our nation endure not one but two shooting sprees in a span of hours.

We should not have to live like this, living in fear and in a time where legislative inaction regarding gun violence has become the law of the land.

We must demand more, end quote.

Republican State Senate President Robert Stivers also commented, he said, quote, After another senseless act of violence, the Senate stands firmly with the city of Louisville.

During this tragic time, we will hold the victim's loved ones and friends and our prayers.

I commend law enforcement who rushed to the same place themselves in the line of fire to protect the public and ended and obviously deranged individuals shooting spree.

If not for these heroes, even more families and friends would be mourning today.

And we have this from Kentucky, House Speaker David Osborne.

This morning's attacks in Louisville are heartbreaking as lives are shattered by a senseless act of violence.

We mourn the loss of innocent life and hold those wounded in prayer as we do the families.

As as details continue to unfold, we also offer our appreciation to the men and women of the Louisville Metro Police Department for their response that surely saved countless other lives.

We continue to follow these tragic events and update on developments throughout the week.