Multiple casualties were confirmed after a shooting in downtown Louisville on Monday morning, according to police and state officials. Louisville police warned that an “active aggressor” was on the loose and urged the public to stay away from the area.
“LMPD has confirmed a shooting situation in downtown Louisville with multiple casualties,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted. “I am headed there now. Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville.”
According to NBC News, A flood of police cars, ambulances and fire trucks to Main Street, between North Floyd and North Preston Streets, in the middle of Kentucky’s largest city. The incident unfolded in the shadows of Slugger Field, home of the Cincinnati Reds triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats.
“There is an active police situation downtown,” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a statement. “Please avoid the area around Slugger Field until further notice.”
**Source: DEVELOPING: Multiple casualties reported from shooting in downtown Louisville, KY