In the latest news, a bank employee named Connor Sturgeon decided to skip his morning coffee and instead shot five people and injured eight others in downtown Louisville. His mother, in a total state of shock, called the cops but claimed that they don’t even own guns. Talk about a dysfunctional family.
According to Sturgeon’s mom, “I don’t know what to do. I need your help.” Well, lady, calling the authorities was the right first step. She then mentioned that her son was heading towards the Old National bank, but the kicker was that she didn’t even know what his plan was. Good ‘ol motherly intuition, right there.
As if that wasn’t enough to make your head spin, she added, “I’m so sorry. I’m getting details secondhand. I’m learning it now.” Apparently, communication in this family is about as broken as a three-legged stool.
Throughout the phone call, Sturgeon’s mom kept insisting that he was a good kid, a total non-violent type, and that he had never hurt anyone. Okay, but if that’s the case, why was he packing an AR-15 rifle that he bought legally six days prior? Seems like mom doesn’t know her own son as well as she thought.
The dispatcher, trying to keep her cool, advised her not to head towards the bank because the shooting was already happening. Obviously, it wasn’t the optimal time for a family reunion. Multiple calls were made that day, including some from inside the bank. One woman whispered desperately to the dispatcher, “I can hear gunshots,” and pleaded for officers to hurry up.
Another man inside the bank had trouble getting through to the police, and when he finally did, he couldn’t help but throw in a “because you won’t…answer” comment. Seems like somebody was having a rough start to their day.
Of course, the mayor’s spokesman had to chime in and let everyone know that Sturgeon was a full-time employee at the bank and was “targeting co-workers.” Clearly, he didn’t want to miss out on that juicy tidbit. The authorities also informed everyone that Sturgeon’s weapon was totally legal, so don’t go blaming the Second Amendment for this mess.
Unfortunately, five innocent people lost their lives due to Sturgeon’s actions, and one police officer is still in critical condition. The community held a vigil in their honor, and the Sturgeon family released a statement through their attorney. They mentioned that Connor had mental health challenges, which they were actively addressing, but there were no warning signs that he was capable of this kind of violence. Hmmm, maybe next time pay closer attention to your child’s online activity and search history?
In the end, all we can do is hope that those affected by this tragedy can heal and move forward. And maybe, just maybe, we can all learn a lesson or two from this whole ordeal. Like, for instance, if your mom calls you about your violent plans, maybe don’t go through with them. Just a thought.
