Family of Louisville gunman reveals he had 'mental health problems' before shooting up bank, killing 5

The family of the Kentucky bank mass shooter, Connor Sturgeon, released a statement Tuesday evening to condemn the “senseless acts of violence” of their son, revealing that he had "mental health challenges." On Monday the shooter killed five people and injured nine more at the Louisville Old National Bank. 

In the statement sent to WDRB, the family confirmed that Sturgeon “had mental health challenges which we, as a family, were actively addressing, there were never any warning signs or indications he was capable of this shocking act.”  

They went on to express their sadness for the victims and praised the actions of the local police. They said, "No words can express our sorrow, anguish, and horror at the unthinkable harm our son Connor inflicted on innocent people, their families, and the entire Louisville community," the statement went on,  "We mourn their loss and that of our son, Connor. We pray for everyone traumatized by his senseless acts of violence and are deeply grateful for the bravery and heroism of the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department." 

The family said they “will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement officials and do all we can to aid everyone in understanding why and how this happened." The family's attorney also mentioned that he had sent a text message to his family that said “I love you,” just prior to the shooting. 

Police have also reported that he left a note and told someone that he was suicidal as well as that he had purchased his firearm six days prior from a local gun shop. 

It was earlier reported that the 25-year-old had left a note for his parents prior to the massacre, along with a number of Instagram posts that indicated his intention to carry out the attack after his firing. He was apparently also live-streaming the event on Instagram under the username “Mr. Concussion.” 

Sturgeon worked as an intern at the bank from 2018 to 2020 while he was attending school at the University of Alabama, joining as a full-time employee upon graduation. Friends of his were shocked that he could commit such an act and suggested that his series of concussions may have affected his mental health.