Police confirmed reports that there are multiple casualties in an "active aggressor" situation in Louisville, Kentucky.
"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 Metropolitan Police Department tweeted.
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.
— LMPD (@LMPD) April 10, 2023
Several gunshots can be heard in videos taken near downtown Kentucky.
BREAKING: Police responding to active shooter in downtown Louisville, Kentucky; everyone asked to avoid the area
— Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) April 10, 2023
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The FBI was on the scene as well, with special agents assisting police.
FBI Louisville special agents have responded to the scene of this morning's shooting in downtown Louisville and are assisting our law enforcement partners. https://t.co/4QfXtKplf0
— FBI Louisville (@FBILouisville) April 10, 2023
The shooting appears to have began in a building, according to WHAS 11 news.
On scene of an active shooter scene at Old National bank in downtown LOUISVILLE. We just spoke to a man in the room when shooting started. Getting ready to go live on @WHAS11 pic.twitter.com/A7GzBfFfCP
— Hayley Minogue (@HayleyMinogueTV) April 10, 2023
Around 50 police cars are reported to be at the scene, according to WDRB News.
HAPPENING NOW: A massive police and first responder presence in front of Louisville Slugger Stadium. There are at least 50 police cars here. pic.twitter.com/zDX2BuXKxO
— Emily Evans (@EmilyEvansWDRB) April 10, 2023