Old National to remember victims on anniversary of Louisville shooting
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Wednesday will mark one year since five people were killed at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville, Kentucky, and the bank is planning to remember the victims on the anniversary of the tragic event.
Evansville-based Old National says all branches outside of Louisville will close at 2 p.m. ET to allow employees to participate in a “Walk to Remember.”
Additionally, all Louisville offices will be closed for the full day to “enable team members to dedicate this solemn day of remembrance to caring for themselves and one another.”
“One year ago, our Old National family lost five beloved team members: Josh Barrick, Deana Eckert, Tommy Elliott, Juliana Farmer and Jim Tutt,” Old National Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan said in a news release. “We remain committed to keeping their memories alive, and to giving our team members the time they need – on this emotional day – to mourn the friends they lost, and to love, care for and support one another.”
On April 10, 2023, 25-year-old bank employee Connor Sturgeon opened fire at the bank’s office in downtown Louisville while livestreaming the attack on Instagram. Sturgeon was killed in an exchange of gunfire with police.
In addition to the five people who were killed, several others were injured, including two police officers.
Two weeks after the shooting, Old National announced $1 million in donations to provide additional support and care for the people affected by the ordeal. About a month later, the bank announced it was relocating the office to another location in downtown Louisville.
“We will never forget those we lost, nor will we forget those who provided us with comfort and helped us heal,” said Dennis Heishman, President of Old National’s Louisville market. “On April 10, our team members will remember their fallen friends, and acknowledge everyone else who was impacted by this tragedy.”
Also on Wednesday, Old National plans to host a series of blood drives at multiple locations in its footprint in partnership with the American Red Cross. You can learn more about the blood drive by clicking here.