Louisville, Kentucky – The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has officially concluded its investigation into the tragic shooting that took place at Old National Bank, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and the shooter in April 2023. The incident left eight others injured, sending shockwaves through the community just days after Easter. The shooting occurred at the bank’s downtown office in Louisville, where five employees lost their lives in the tragic event.
Among those who lost their lives were Josh Barrick, Juliana Farmer, Deana Eckert, Tommy Elliott, and Jim Tutt Jr. The ATF Special Agent in Charge Shawn Morrow, who oversees the ATF’s Louisville division, announced the closure of the investigation along with the Louisville Metro Police Department. Both agencies conducted separate investigations into the shooting, with Morrow confirming that there are no ongoing investigative activities related to the incident.
Officer Cory Galloway, who responded to the scene and fatally shot the perpetrator, was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing by the LMPD. The actions of Officer Galloway were deemed justifiable under the Kentucky Revised Statutes, as stated in the 64-page report released by the LMPD in late November. His quick response, along with another officer who was shot but survived, highlights the bravery displayed by law enforcement in the face of danger.
In an effort to close this chapter, the ATF seized the rifle used in the shooting at Old National Bank and destroyed it in Martinsburg, West Virginia, where all firearms collected by the ATF’s Louisville office are dismantled. Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against River City Firearms, the firearms dealer who sold the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting, on behalf of the victims and survivors. The legal proceedings aim to hold accountable those who may have overlooked warning signs when selling the weapon.
As the community continues to mourn the lives lost in the tragic shooting, questions remain about the circumstances leading up to the incident and what could have been done to prevent such a tragedy. The closure of the investigation by the ATF marks a step towards healing and closure for the families and loved ones of those affected by the senseless violence that unfolded at Old National Bank in Louisville.