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Berea Bank Shooting: Suspect Apprehended After Fatal Robbery
1 May
Summary
- Two U.S. Bank employees were fatally shot during a robbery.
- The suspect fled, leading to a police chase that ended in Fayette County.
- Law enforcement agencies collaborated to apprehend the suspect.
Two employees of U.S. Bank in Berea were fatally shot during a robbery on Chestnut Street on Thursday afternoon. The victims have been identified as Breanna Edwards, 35, of Madison County, and Brian Switzer, 42, of Jessamine County.
The suspect, described as a male wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and other distinctive clothing, fled the scene after the shooting. A vehicle associated with the suspect was spotted in Berea, and law enforcement initiated a pursuit when the suspect failed to stop. This chase continued into Fayette County, ultimately concluding when the suspect crashed into a tree.
Authorities cautioned the public that the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Law enforcement agencies, including the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Berea Police Department, Kentucky State Police, and the FBI, collaborated in the investigation and search efforts. An earlier police presence in Stanford was also linked to this investigation. Lexington police have since ceased their search as the investigation is now led by the FBI and state police.
