Global Courant 2023-04-11 18:57:43
Authorities have identified the five people killed Monday morning in a mass shooting at a bank in Kentucky’s largest city.
Joshua Barrick, 40; Deana Eckert, 57; Thomas Elliott, 63; Juliana Boer, 45; and James Tutt, 64, and were all shot at Old National Bank in Louisville, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Eight others, including a 26-year-old Louisville police officer, were injured in the shooting.
Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had just graduated from the Louisville Metro Police Department Training Academy on March 31, was shot in the head as he responded to the scene. He underwent brain surgery and is in critical but stable condition, police said.
Officer Nickolas Wilt, a new Louisville Metro Police Department officer, remains in critical condition after being shot in the head on April 10, 2023, during the mass shooting of a bank in Louisville, Ky.
The Louisville Metro Police Department
Here’s what we know about the victims killed:
Joshua Barrick, 40
A memorial to Joshua Barrick is on display on April 10, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
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According to police, Joshua Barrick was one of those killed in the shooting.
“Josh was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend,” his brother, Jeff Barrick, said in a statement. “He would do anything for anyone and cherished his time with them. He had a great sense of humor, was sentimental and passionate about life.”
The statement continued: “His involvement with Holy Trinity gave him a sense of purpose and community. He will be missed by all who knew him.”
Deana Eckert, 57
Deana Eckert is seen here in an undated file photo from her LinkedIn page.
Deana Eckert/LinkedIn
According to police, Deana Eckert was one of those killed in the shooting.
Thomas Elliott, 63
Thomas Elliott is seen here in an undated archive photo.
Kentucky Public Pension Authority
Thomas “Tommy” Elliott was among those killed in the shooting, according to police. He was a close friend of both Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
At a Monday afternoon press conference, Greenberg revealed that Elliott was “a very good friend of mine,” while Beshear told reporters that Elliott “was one of my best friends.”
“Tommy Elliot helped me build my career as a lawyer, helped me become governor, gave me advice on being a good father,” said the governor. “One of the people I talk to the most in the world and very rarely did we talk about my work.”
Juliana Boer, 45
Juliana Farmer, in an undated photo, was killed in a mass shooting in Louisville, Ky., April 10, 2023.
Thanks to Monica Coates
According to police, Farmer was one of those killed in the shooting.
James Tutt, 64
According to police, James Tutt was among those killed in the shooting.
ABC News’ Emily Shapiro contributed to this report.
This is an evolving story. Check back later for updates.
