3 years later, Louisville remembers victims of Old National Bank shooting

The shooting left deep scars across the community and brought widespread grief that still lingers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Friday marks three years since tragedy rocked Louisville when five people were killed in a shooting at Old National Bank downtown.

On April 10, 2023, a 25-year-old gunman opened fire inside the bank, killing five of his co-workers: Joshua Barrick, Deana Eckert, Juliana Farmer, Jim Tutt and Tommy Elliott.

"Three years ago today, our city was changed forever by an incomprehensible act of violence at Old National Bank," Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said Friday in a post on social media. "We will never forget the victims of this tragedy and will continue to support their families and loved ones — then, now, and into the future. I remain grateful for our heroes, like Officers Wilt and Galloway, who put their lives on the line without hesitation. May the memory of those we lost continue to be a blessing."

The shooting left deep scars across the community and brought widespread grief that still lingers. Greenberg said Friday it's a day that will always be challenging for the city.

"I hope that it causes everyone to reflect on what we can do to prevent this type of tragedy again," he said.

Turning pain into purpose, Maryanne Elliott lost her husband, Tommy, but not her hope.

"When things in life happen that are tragic to us, where is there that opportunity to bring more love and light into the world," she asks.

Elliott's opportunity was StoryFest, an initiative that helps Louisville nonprofits craft and share their stories to inspire community support.

"I will always grieve, the rest of my life, but I find that my life has grown around the grief," she said.

Eight others, including two Louisville Metro Police officers, were shot and hurt. One of those officers, Nick Wilt, was honored earlier this year when he medically retired from LMPD.

The community has rallied around Wilt's recovery after he was shot in the head on his fourth day on the job, just 10 days after graduating from the police academy.

Wilt and his training officer, Cory Galloway, were the first officers on the scene of the shooting. Footage from Wilt's body-worn camera released the day after the shooting shows him driving, with Galloway in the passenger seat, as they pull up and are fired upon.

Wilt was shot in the head on his way up the steps of the building. Several minutes later, Galloway shot and killed the gunman.

Wilt was rushed to UofL Hospital for brain surgery, leaving him in critical condition for weeks. He even battled pneumonia. Since early 2024, Nick has walked independently with the assistance of a cane, but since last fall he has rarely needed it.

He received a hero award from the police foundation, his retirement credentials and his badge at his retirement ceremony. His family said they're unsure about what's next, but, whatever it is, he has a lot of support behind him.