Three Community Department police officers are placed on paid leave in connection with the shooting and death of Community bank employee during attempted robbery yesterday.
According to a statement released this evening by the Community Police Department, three officers are on leave pending the investigation of the death of Bob Carlyle during the attempted robbery at the First Community Bank.
"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."
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