LMPD confirms downtown Louisville shooter legally purchased AR-15-style rifle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It has been confirmed that the downtown Louisville shooter used a semi-automatic rifle rifle during the shooting.

Lt. Col. Aaron Crowell from the Louisville Metro Police Department announced that 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon had legally purchased an AR-15-style rifle.

The announcement was made during Louisville Metro Mayor Craig Greenberg’s Tuesday update of the downtown shooting that occurred Monday.

Mayor Greenberg spoke about how the firearm that was used would be auctioned off under Kentucky law.

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LMPD confirms downtown Louisville shooter legally purchased AR-15-style rifle

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