FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —Three Community Police Department officers have been placed on paid leave pending the results of an investigation into the shooting death of First National Bank employee Bob Carlyle. Carlyle died after being struck by a bullet fired by at least one of three Community police officers, who were returning fire from three men who were attempting to rob the bank.
"As police officers we strive to conduct our jobs with the utmost respect to community safety," said Police Chief Nora Young. "While it appears as though Mr. Carlyle's death was the result of a tragic accident that occurred in the midst of our officers' efforts to stop three robbers who had already murdered two civilians, it is important that we complete the vital and transparent process of determining what could have prevented this terrible circumstance."
The names of the other victims are still being withheld pending notification family members.
