SWAT Sniper Kills Florida Bank Robber Holding Hostages
A suspected bank robber, Sterling Ramon Alavache, was shot and killed by a police sniper after taking two hostages at a Bank of America branch in Florida. The suspect held a knife to a female hostage's throat, prompting the SWAT team to take action. The sheriff's office used negotiation tactics, surveillance devices, and drones before the deadly shot was fired. The hostages are safe, and the SWAT member who fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation. The suspect had an extensive criminal record and was a known convicted felon.