Victims Identified in Deadly Kentucky Bank Robbery as Manhunt Continues
Two employees, Breanna Edwards and Brian Switzer, were killed during a bank robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, when a masked gunman opened fire. A manhunt is ongoing for the suspect, who fled in a vehicle, led police on a chase, and crashed in Fayette County before escaping on foot. Law enforcement, including the FBI, continues to search the area, urging the public not to approach the armed and dangerous suspect.
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By Khaleda RahmanNational CorrespondentShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The two people killed during a bank robbery in Kentucky have been identified, as a manhunt continues for the shooter. Kentucky State Police said a masked man entered a branch of U.S. Bank in Berea, located about 36 miles south of Lexington, on Thursday afternoon and shot a male and female employee.State Trooper Justin Kearney identified the victims as Breanna Edwards, 35, of Madison County, and Brian Switzer, 42, of Jessamine County, during a news conference on Thursday night, local news station WKYT reported.Newsweek has contacted Kentucky State Police and U.S.
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