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“They're our people that work in our community, and they’re no
longer with us,” Pennington told reporters. “At this time we do
have some leads, and we’re trying our best to bring this evil
person to justice.”
Law enforcement officials were going door to door in search of
information and surveillance video, as well as using
helicopters, drones and dogs, Pennington said. Local and state
police along with the FBI and other federal agencies were
involved.
It was not clear whether the suspect fled in a vehicle, on foot
or was picked up, the spokesperson said. He declined to say
whether the suspect left the bank with anything.
State police posted a photo of the suspect on social media and
asked people to call if they recognize him or have information.
“If you see something strange and you don’t feel right about it
— you know, your dogs are acting weird — call us,” Pennington
said. He urged residents to be vigilant and to keep their porch
lights on and phones charged.
Area schools went into lockdown for a while until campuses were
deemed safe. Students were not allowed to go home on buses and
had to be picked up by their parents, Pennington said.
U.S. Bank said it was working closely with law enforcement and
committed to supporting the victims' families and bank
colleagues.
“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 company said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to
the families of the victims, our colleagues and the entire Berea
community.”
Berea is about 36 miles (58 kilometers) south of Lexington.
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