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BEREA, Kentucky — <\/span>Two bank employees were fatally shot during a robbery in Kentucky and a search was underway for the suspect, authorities said Thursday. <\/p>\n A man wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves and a mask entered a branch of U.S. Bank in Berea and shot a male and female employee, said Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesperson for the Kentucky State Police. <\/p>\n \u201cThey’re our people that work in our community, and they\u2019re no longer with us,\u201d Pennington told reporters. \u201cAt this time we do have some leads, and we\u2019re trying our best to bring this evil person to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n Law enforcement officials were going door to door in search of information and surveillance video, as well as using helicopters, drones and canines, Pennington said. Local and state police along with the FBI and other federal agencies were involved. <\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n State police posted a photo of the suspect on social media and asked people to call if they recognize him or have information. <\/p>\n \u201cIf you see something strange and you don\u2019t feel right about it \u2014 you know, your dogs are acting weird \u2014 call us,\u201d Pennington said. He urged residents to be vigilant and to keep their porch lights on and phones charged. <\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n U.S. Bank said it was working closely with law enforcement and committed to supporting the victims’ families and bank colleagues. <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re deeply saddened by the tragic event that took the lives of two of our employees at our Berea, Kentucky branch earlier today,\u201d the company said in a statement. \u201cOur hearts go out to the families of the victims, our colleagues and the entire Berea community.\u201d <\/p>\n Berea is about 36 miles (58 kilometers) south of Lexington.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n