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2 employees dead in Kentucky bank robbery, search for suspect continues: State police

2 employees dead in Kentucky bank robbery, search for suspect continues: State police

Summary

Two employees were shot and killed during a bank robbery in Berea, Kentucky. Police are searching for the masked suspect and have asked the public to report any suspicious activity.

Key Facts

  • The robbery happened at a U.S. Bank on Chestnut Street in Berea on April 30, 2026, around 2 p.m.
  • Two bank employees were fatally shot by the suspect.
  • The suspect is described as about 6 feet 3 inches tall, wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark gloves, gray pants, and light-colored athletic shoes.
  • Police do not know if the suspect stole anything or escaped on foot or by vehicle.
  • Kentucky State Police urged residents to stay alert, keep doors locked, and report suspicious behavior.
  • The city of Berea has about 16,000 people and is located 40 miles south of Lexington.
  • Police hope the suspect will turn himself in to prevent more harm.
  • Authorities released an image of the suspect and continue the search.
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