SWAT Sniper Neutralizes Bank Robbery Hostage Situation in Fort Myers
TL;DR
A bank robbery suspect in Fort Myers, Florida, was shot and killed by a SWAT sniper after he took two people hostage and held a knife to a hostage's throat. The suspect had become physical, prompting the sniper to take action. The sniper has been placed on administrative leave following the incident.
- Sheriff says sniper killed Fort Myers bank robber WESH 2 Orlando
- Suspect dead in Bank of America "critical incident" in south Fort Myers NBC2 News
- Sharpshooter kills hostage-taker at Bank of America in Fort Myers, Lee sheriff says News-Press
- LCSO: SWAT sniper kills man during attempted bank robbery who held 2 hostages Wink News
- Knifeman is shot dead by police sniper after taking two people hostage and claiming he had a BOMB at Bank of A Daily Mail
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