Two employees of a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, were shot and killed during a robbery on Thursday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police. The suspect, described as a masked man, fled the scene and remains at large as authorities continue their search.
Kentucky State Police responded to the bank, located in central Kentucky, after reports of a shooting. Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesperson for the state police, said a man entered the bank wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves, and a mask. The man shot a male employee and a female employee, both of whom died from their injuries. Their identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The incident occurred at a U.S. Bank branch. Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive beyond robbery. No other injuries were reported, and no customers were harmed during the incident, according to initial statements.
Law enforcement agencies launched a manhunt for the suspect, who was last seen leaving the area. Police have not released a detailed description of the suspect beyond the clothing and mask, and no vehicle information has been made public. The Kentucky State Police are leading the investigation and have asked the public for any information that could assist in locating the individual.
As of the latest updates, the suspect has not been apprehended. The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to pursue leads. The bank branch was closed following the shooting, and counseling services were made available to employees and witnesses.
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