“Multiple casualties” reported in Louisville as police respond to shooting

Louisville’s police department reported “multiple casualties” Monday morning as police were responding to a shooting downtown, officials said. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said police were responding to a “shooting situation.”

The Louisville Metro Police Department said they were responding to an “active aggressor.” The FBI said its agents were also responding to the shooting.

Officials urged people to avoid the area around the 300 block of East Main Street.

“Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville,” Beshear said.  

CBS affiliate WLKY-TV posted aerial video of the scene.

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