Five killed and six rushed to hospital after shooting at US bank

Five people have been killed in a shooting at a bank building in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville Police said six others were taken to hospital following the shooting and that the suspected gunman is dead.

Numerous police vehicles were seen on television footage. Reporters said they saw people being taken from the scene in ambulances.

In a tweet, Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said he was heading to the scene.

“Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville,” Mr Beshear said.

The FBI said its agents were also responding to the shooting.

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