Louisville, Kentucky – The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has concluded its investigation into the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, in April 2023. The shooting, which took place on April 10, resulted in the deaths of five individuals and the shooter, with eight others sustaining injuries.
Among those killed in the shooting were Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; Deana Eckert, 57; Tommy Elliott, 63; and Jim Tutt Jr., 64. The ATF officially announced the closure of their investigation through a statement issued by ATF Special Agent in Charge Shawn Morrow, who oversees the ATF’s division in Louisville covering Kentucky and West Virginia.
According to Morrow, the findings of the ATF were in line with those of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The individual responsible for the shooting is deceased, and no federal charges were filed as a result of the investigation. Both the ATF and LMPD conducted separate investigations into the shooting, with LMPD releasing a comprehensive 64-page report of their findings in late November.
LMPD Officer Cory Galloway, who fatally shot the perpetrator of the mass shooting, was cleared of any wrongdoing, with the investigation determining that his actions were deemed justifiable under Kentucky law. Officer Nickolas Wilt, who also responded to the shooting, survived a gunshot wound to the head and later appeared in public during Louisville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The ATF seized the rifle used in the shooting at Old National Bank as part of their investigation, ultimately destroying the firearm at the ATF’s National Firearms and Ammunition Destruction Branch in Martinsburg, West Virginia, 350 days after the tragic event. Additionally, a lawsuit was filed in Jefferson County against River City Firearms, the federally licensed firearms dealer that sold the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting, on behalf of six victims and survivors, alleging oversights in the sale process.
The lawsuit against River City Firearms is currently undergoing legal proceedings in Judge Melissa Logan Bellow’s courtroom. The aftermath of the shooting continues to have a lasting impact on the Louisville community, with investigations and legal actions ongoing to seek justice for the victims and hold accountable those involved in the tragic event.