BEREA, KENTUCKY — Two bank employees were fatally shot during a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky, prompting a multi-agency search for the suspect. A man wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves and a mask entered the branch and shot a male and a female employee.

Local and state police along with the FBI and other federal agencies joined the search for the suspect. Law enforcement officials went door to door seeking information and surveillance video, and used helicopters, drones and canines in the investigation. Police said the suspect was approximately 6-foot-3 and fled the scene on foot, though it was not clear whether he later left in a vehicle, continued on foot or was picked up. State police posted a photo of the suspect on social media and asked people to call if they recognize him or have information.

Nearby schools were placed on lockdown until officials determined the campuses were safe. Students were not allowed to leave campuses on buses and had to be picked up by their parents.

"They're our people that work in our community, and they're no longer with us," said Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesperson for the Kentucky State Police. "At this time we do have some leads, and we're trying our best to bring this evil person to justice."

Pennington also urged residents to keep their porch lights on and phones charged. "If you see something strange and you don't feel right about it — you know, your dogs are acting weird — call us," he said.

U.S. Bank said it was working closely with law enforcement and committed to supporting the victims' families and bank colleagues. "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 said in a statement. Berea is about 36 miles south of Lexington.