Berea, Kentucky
Two workers had been fatally shot throughout a bank robbery in Kentucky and a search was underway for the suspect, authorities mentioned Thursday.
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A person sporting a gray-white hoodie, gloves and a masks entered a department of US Bank in Berea and shot a male and a feminine worker, mentioned Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesperson for the Kentucky State Police.
“They’re our people that work in our community, and they’re no longer with us,” Pennington informed reporters of the world about 36 miles south of Lexington. “At this time we do have some leads, and we’re trying our best to bring this evil person to justice.”
Law enforcement officers had been going door to door in search of data and surveillance video, as properly as utilizing helicopters, drones and canines, Pennington mentioned. Local and state police, together with the FBI and different federal businesses, had been concerned.
It was not clear whether or not the suspect fled in a car, on foot or was picked up, the spokesperson mentioned. He declined to say whether or not the suspect left the bank with something.
State police posted a photograph of the suspect on social media and requested folks to name in the event that they acknowledge him or have data.
“If you see something strange and you don’t feel right about it – you know, your dogs are acting weird – call us,” Pennington mentioned. He urged residents to be vigilant and to maintain their porch lights on and telephones charged.
Area faculties went into lockdown for some time till campuses had been deemed secure. Students weren’t allowed to go house on buses and needed to be picked up by their mother and father, Pennington mentioned.
US Bank was working carefully with legislation enforcement and dedicated to supporting the victims’ households and bank colleagues, it mentioned.
“We’re deeply saddened by the tragic event that took the lives of two of our employees at our Berea, Kentucky branch earlier today,” the corporate mentioned in a press release. “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, our colleagues and the entire Berea community.”