Five people have lost their lives and six others have been injured during a morning shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the United States.
According to CBS, Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said the suspected shooter is dead and there is no longer an active threat.
The shooting happened at the Old National Bank Building, a multistory building located across the street from Louisville Slugger Field.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced he was heading to the scene of the shooting, CBS said.
“Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville,” Beshear said.
Earlier in the morning, authorities said there was an “active aggressor” on the 300 block of East Main Street and urged people to stay out of the area.
“Please avoid the area around Slugger Field until further notice,” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a tweet. “We will provide information as soon as possible.”
The FBI said special agents had also responded to the scene of the shooting and were assisting other law enforcement agencies.
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