Connor Sturgeon: Louisville shooter's obituary omits killing spree, praises him as 'walking database for NBA'
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Connor Sturgeon, the 25-year-old mass shooter who killed six and injured several others at the Old National Bank before dying in a confrontation with police on April 10, has been described as “a walking database for the NBA.” But it left people baffled after it did not mention anything of the deadly shooting.
The obituary, which lists the 25-year-old's accomplishments, began by stating, "Connor James Sturgeon, age 25, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1998, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived much of his life in southern Indiana. Connor was a proud graduate of the University of Alabama (2020), having received the prestigious Presidential Scholarship, graduating with a double major in finance and economics, along with receiving a Master's of Science Degree. Prior to attending college, Connor was a 2016 graduate of Floyd Central High School, where he was a National Merit Scholar, a varsity basketball and track athlete (Regional Champion, 400 meter dash - 2016), along with having been selected as 'Mr. Floyd Central' his senior year."
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The obituary also mentioned that he was "much loved by his girlfriend" Kelsey Striegel. And further stated, "All who knew Connor knew he loved (and followed) nearly every sport, being a walking database of NBA knowledge, trivia, and statistics. More than anything else, Connor loved Alabama Football and the Dallas Mavericks. Connor's other passion involved his volunteer work with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana."
Request for donations for Louisville Metro Police Officer Nick Wilt
There were no details of the shooting or how he died but briefly mentioned a request for donations for Louisville Metro Police Department Officer Nick Wilt, who was shot in the head while responding to the mass shoot. The obituary read, "The Sturgeon family asks that any donations or expressions of sympathy be made to the fundraiser for Louisville Metro Police Officer Nick Wilt," and concluded by saying, "Roll Tide, Connor."
Details of the Louisville mass shooting and motive behind it
The deadly shooting took place on April 10, at around 8.30 am. The police responded within three minutes after the attack, which was live-streamed on Instagram, took place and shot gunman Connor during an exchange of gunfire. Paul Humphrey, the deputy chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, said when they arrived on the scene, “they encountered the suspect almost immediately, still firing gunshots.” However, the authorities have not yet released specific information about the shooter's motive. However, Humphrey said, "We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to the bank," reports The New York Times. It was then revealed that Connor worked as a summer intern for the Old National Bank for three consecutive years. Then he accepted a full-time position in June 2021 as a commercial development professional 2021 and was listed as a portfolio banker since 2022 for the same bank.
Who were the other victims?
According to Louisville Metro Police, the other five victims were the employees of the bank. There was 40-year-old senior vice president of commercial real estate Josh Barrick, 63-year-old senior vice president Tommy Elliott, 64-year-old market executive Jim Tutt, 57-year-old executive administrative officer Deana Eckert and 45-year-old Juliana Farmer, who was a loan analyst with the bank, as previously stated.
What did Connor Sturgeon's family say?
The family of Connor said there were "never any warning signs" that he could do this but stated, he "had mental health challenges." The said in a statement, "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. 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." And added, "While Connor, like many of his contemporaries, 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. While we have many unanswered questions, we will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement officials and do all we can to aid everyone in understanding why and how this happened."
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