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Family of Louisville bank shooter wants his rifle destroyed

WUKY | By Associated Press

Published April 21, 2023 at 7:25 AM EDT

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In this screen grab taken from the body cam video of Louisville Metro Police Department Officer Nickolas Wilt, fellow Officer Cory Galloway approaches an active shooting situation, with Wilt following behind him, at Old National Bank, in Louisville, Ky., Monday, April 10, 2023. (Louisville Metro Police Department via AP)

The family of a man who opened fire at a Louisville bank is working to destroy the AR-15 rifle he used to kill five of his co-workers.

A state law in Kentucky sends firearms confiscated by law enforcement to auction. The family of the man identified in the shooting, Connor Sturgeon, says they were shocked to hear the gun could end up back in circulation. In a statement released Thursday, the family says they are working “vigorously” to see that the rifle is destroyed. They said federal agents took possession of the rifle on Monday.