2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, suspect at large, police say
Summary
Two employees at a U.S. Bank in Berea, Kentucky, were shot and killed during a robbery, and the suspect is still being searched for by police. Authorities are asking the public for help and have taken safety measures, including locking down nearby schools briefly.Key Facts
- The robbery happened at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, about 36 miles south of Lexington.
- Two bank employees, a man and a woman, were shot and killed. Their names have not been released.
- The suspect is described as a tall man (about 6-foot-3) wearing a light-colored hoodie, mask, and gloves.
- The suspect fled the scene on foot and it is unclear if anything was stolen.
- Kentucky State Police, local police, the FBI, and other federal agencies are involved in the investigation.
- Police shared a photo of the suspect on social media and urged people to report any suspicious activity.
- Nearby schools were briefly locked down and students were only allowed to leave with their parents.
- U.S. Bank expressed sadness and said it is cooperating with law enforcement and supporting the victims’ families and staff.
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