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human-interest2 years ago

Miraculous Recovery: Officer Shot in Head Returns Home After 109 Days

Louisville police officer Nickolas Wilt, who was shot in the head while responding to a bank shooting in April, is finally going home after spending over 100 days in the hospital. Wilt underwent brain surgery and spent a month on a ventilator before beginning his recovery. Doctors praised his tenacity and strength, and his twin brother expressed gratitude for the support they received. Wilt will continue outpatient rehabilitation therapy to regain his physical and cognitive abilities.

via CNN|
#bank-shooting#hospital#human-interest
crime2 years ago

Officer shot in Louisville bank attack to be released from hospital

A rookie police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a deadly bank shooting in Louisville is set to be released from the hospital after three months of medical and rehabilitation treatments. Nickolas Wilt, who had graduated from the police academy just 11 days before the incident, ran towards the gunfire without hesitation. The officer had brain surgery and spent a month on a ventilator. A celebration of his return home is scheduled, allowing him to witness the community's love and support. The shooting at Old National Bank left five people dead and others injured.

via CNN|
#bank-shooting#community-support#crime
crime2 years ago

Louisville Bank Shooter's Parents Share Grief and Regret in Exclusive Interview

The parents of Louisville bank shooter Connor Sturgeon have apologized for their son's deadly rampage, which left five of his co-workers dead. Lisa and Todd Sturgeon said they knew their son struggled with mental health issues but never imagined he could carry out such an atrocity. They said they did not see any signs of violent behavior before Connor, 25, walked into the Old National Bank where he worked and opened fire with his AR-15-style rifle, killing five people and injuring eight others. The couple said they are wracked with sorrow, confusion, and heartbreak over the deaths, including their son, who was shot dead by police.

via New York Post |
#bank-shooting#crime#gun-control
crime2 years ago

Louisville Bank Shooting: Brain of Gunman to be Tested for CTE.

The brain of Connor Sturgeon, the Louisville bank shooter who killed five people and injured eight others, will be tested for signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease. Sturgeon had a history of concussions from playing high school football and basketball. The family also said Sturgeon dealt with mental health challenges, but there were no warning signs that he would commit a mass shooting. The family offered condolences for the victims and praised the efforts of the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department.

via AL.com|
#bank-shooting#concussions#crime
crime2 years ago

Examining the aftermath of the Louisville bank shooting: CTE, heroics, and mental health.

The father of Connor Sturgeon, the gunman behind the Louisville bank shooting, has confirmed that his son will be tested posthumously for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) due to his history of concussions. Sturgeon, who suffered from "mental health challenges," opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle in a first-floor conference room, killing five executives at the Old National Bank. The motive remains unclear, but new details continue to emerge about the man behind the attack.

via The Independent|
#bank-shooting#concussions#crime
crime2 years ago

Louisville Bank Shooter's Mental Health and Family Plans for CTE Test

The Louisville bank shooter, Connor Sturgeon, who killed five and injured eight was seeing a counselor for depression and anxiety, according to a family friend. The family is planning to have Sturgeon tested for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a form of brain degeneration that has been found in professional athletes who have suffered concussions. Sturgeon suffered concussions while playing middle school football and high school basketball. The family had no indication Sturgeon was planning the attack and did not know he owned a gun.

via NBC News|
#bank-shooting#crime#cte
crime2 years ago

Louisville Bank Shooting: Family and Police Response Updates.

The family of Connor Sturgeon, who killed five co-workers at a Louisville bank, is having him tested for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. Sturgeon played basketball in high school and wore a helmet due to multiple concussions. While there were no warning signs of his capability to commit a mass shooting, his family said he had mental health challenges. CTE has been linked to cognitive, behavioral, mood, and motor changes, including suicidal thoughts, impulsive behavior, and memory loss. A CTE diagnosis typically cannot be made when a person is alive.

via WLKY Louisville|
#bank-shooting#brain-disease#crime
crime2 years ago

Louisville Bank Shooting: Emotional Toll on Doctors and Mother's 911 Call.

The mother of the Louisville bank shooter called 911 saying that her son “currently has a gun and is heading toward” the Old National Bank in the city’s downtown. After a minute of shooting, the gunman sits down in the lobby of the building, in an area facing the street, seemingly waiting for law enforcement to arrive. About 90 seconds later, the police arrive at the scene, gunfire is exchanged and the shooter is shot and killed. Sturgeon ultimately shot 13 people, killing five of them.

via The Independent|
#bank-shooting#crime#gun-violence
crime2 years ago

Insights and Calls for Action on Louisville Gun Violence.

The family of Connor Sturgeon, the gunman who killed five colleagues and injured nine others in a Louisville bank office on Monday, said he had "challenges" with his mental health but seemed normal the day before the attack. Sturgeon's roommate called his mother to say he had left a disturbing note behind, and she called 911. Sturgeon texted his parents a message saying that he loved them before heading to work with an AR-15 he had purchased legally a week earlier. Sturgeon suffered multiple concussions playing football in high school, which some believe may have led to later issues.

via The Daily Beast|
#bank-shooting#crime#gun-violence
us2 years ago

Louisville Bank Shooting: Survivors Speak Out Amid Calls for Change.

A survivor of the Louisville bank shooting, in which five people were killed and nine injured, has spoken about her experience of being shot by a co-worker. Dana Mitchell, who worked at the bank, said she was shocked that the gunman, who she had mentored, could carry out such an attack. Louisville Metro Police have released audio of the 911 calls made following the shooting, which took place on Monday. The shooter, Connor Sturgeon, was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police.

via CBS News|
#911-calls#bank-shooting#louisville
crime2 years ago

Mother's 911 call warned of Louisville bank shooter's plans.

The mother of Louisville bank shooter Connor Sturgeon made a panicked 911 call to warn police after hearing about his plans from his roommate. Sturgeon's mother confirmed that he was an employee at the bank and was heading there with a gun. Sturgeon killed five people and injured nine others before being shot and killed by police. The motive for the killings remains unknown. The Louisville Metro Police Department released audio of their radio communications during the chaotic incident.

via New York Post |
#911-call#bank-shooting#connor-sturgeon
crime2 years ago

Louisville Officer's Heroic Response to Bank Shooting Caught on Bodycam

Bodycam footage released by the Louisville Metro Police Department shows a rookie cop, Nickolas Wilt, on his fourth shift, rushing to the downtown Louisville bank where an employee opened fire on Monday. Wilt was hit in a barrage of bullets moments later that left him in critical condition. The footage shows the gunman, Connor Sturgeon, being declared "down" just seven minutes after the initial dispatch call. Five people were killed and eight others were injured, including the two officers. Investigations into the shooting remain ongoing.

via NBC News|
#bank-shooting#bodycam-footage#connor-sturgeon