Col. Paul Humphrey, Deputy Chief, Louisville Metro Police Department, and Kentucky Governor Andy Bashear
Five persons have been confirmed dead several others weere wounded Monday in yet another mass shooting in the United States.
The latest tragedy took place at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky.
One of those killed was the suspected shooter who police believe was a former employee of the bank.
Eight people were injured and have been taken to hospital, including one police officer.
Kentucky Governor Andy Bashear fought back tears as he said the officer had been trying to protect the people of Louisville.
Witnesses told US media the gunman opened fire in the bank's conference room.
There have been more than 140 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a "mass shooting" as one in which at least four victims are shot, injured or killed.
Today, April 10, is the 100th day of the year, meaning there's been more mass shootings in America than days in the year.
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