Family of Louisville gunman fights law that would see weapon auctioned

Kentucky state law mandates confiscated firearms be sold at public auction as CNN reports notes detail shooter’s motive

The family of a man who killed five people at a Louisville bank this month is working to destroy the AR-15 rifle he used, despite a Kentucky state law that sends firearms confiscated by law enforcement to auction and uses the proceeds to buy law enforcement equipment.

“The Sturgeon family was aghast to learn Kentucky law mandated the assault rifle used in the horrific event last week be sold to the highest bidder at public auction,” a family statement said.

Associated Press contributed to this report