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Person of Interest in Custody After Two Employees Killed in Kentucky Bank Robbery
Two employees were fatally shot during a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, on Thursday afternoon. Authorities took a person of interest into custody on Friday, believed to be involved in the incident. Police described the suspect as a masked man who fled the scene, and the search involved multiple agencies.
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Two employees were fatally shot during a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. m. when a masked man entered the bank and shot a male and a female employee. A person of interest was taken into custody on Friday morning, with police stating the individual is believed to be involved.
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Kentucky State Police released a description of the suspect as approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall, wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark gloves, gray pants, and light-colored athletic shoes. The suspect fled the scene, though it remains unclear if on foot or in a vehicle.
Authorities did not specify if anything was taken from the bank.
Law enforcement conducted an extensive search using helicopters, drones, and dogs, with assistance from local police, county sheriff's offices, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Officials went door to door seeking information and surveillance video.
Residents were advised to remain vigilant, keep doors locked, and report anything suspicious. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown briefly until deemed safe, after which students had to be picked up by parents rather than taking buses. Police emphasized the need for caution to prevent further incidents.
“We understand the citizens of Berea and in Madison County, they're scared right now, and we're scared for them. Bank issued a statement expressing deep sadness over the loss of the two employees. The company committed to supporting the victims' families, colleagues, and the Berea community while working closely with law enforcement on the investigation. Berea, a city of more than 16,000 people, is located about 36 miles south of Lexington. The victims' names were not immediately released. One source referred to the location as Brea, Kentucky, but multiple others confirmed it as Berea. The search was described as a team effort by authorities.”
