NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Two bank employees were killed in a robbery on Thursday at a Kentucky branch of U.S. Bank. Trooper Scottie Pennington said that a man dressed in a gray and white hoodie and gloves, and wearing a mask, entered the branch and opened fire on a male and a female employee. Pennington said, “They are our people who work in our community and they’re not with us anymore.” “At the moment, we have some leads and we are doing our best to bring justice to this evil person.” State police released a picture of the suspect via social media. He is believed to be about 6-foot-3 and fled the scene toward East Chestnut Street.MONTANA FUGITIVE’S BROTHER SERVING LIFE SENTENCE FOR SEPARATE MURDER CONVICTION IN SAME TOWNAuthorities said it remains unclear whether the suspect later escaped on foot, in a vehicle or with assistance.Pennington declined to say whether anything was taken during the robbery.Law enforcement agencies, including local police, state troopers and the FBI, are searching for the suspect, using helicopters, drones and K-9 units.STUDENTS STABBED INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE HIGH SCHOOL AS POLICE RESPOND TO CHAOTIC SCENE”If you see something strange and you don’t feel right about it — you know, your dogs are acting weird — call us,” Pennington said.Police said local schools were temporarily placed on lockdown, with students later released to their parents.U.S. Bank said that it is working closely alongside law enforcement to support those affected. Click here to download the FOX NEWS APP. “We’re deeply shocked by the tragic incident that took two of our employees’ lives at our Berea branch in Kentucky earlier today,” said the company. “Our hearts go to the families of those who died, our colleagues, and the entire Berea Community.” “This report was produced by the Associated Press.
