A person of interest is in custody following a deadly bank robbery in Kentucky that claimed the lives of two employees. The individual is believed to be involved in the incident that occurred at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea on Thursday, according to Kentucky State Trooper Justin Kearney.
Details of the Robbery
Surveillance footage captured a man wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves, and a mask as he stormed the bank and shot a male and a female employee. The suspect fled the scene, prompting a massive search effort involving local police, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Search and Arrest
Authorities utilized helicopters, drones, and K-9 units, and conducted door-to-door inquiries to gather evidence. Schools in the area were placed on lockdown as a precaution, with students required to be picked up by parents rather than taking buses. The lockdown was lifted once campuses were deemed safe. Trooper Kearney commended the collaborative effort, stating, "This was a team effort," but declined to provide further details about the arrest.
Bank's Response
U.S. Bank expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, saying in a statement, "We’re deeply saddened by the tragic event that took the lives of two of our employees at our Berea, Kentucky branch earlier today. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, our colleagues, and the entire Berea community." The bank affirmed its cooperation with law enforcement and commitment to supporting affected families and staff.
Berea is located approximately 36 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky.
