Bank robbery suspect killed in shootout with deputies, Broward Sheriff’s Office says
A Monday morning shootout on a Pompano Beach street between deputies and a bank robbery suspect ended with the suspect’s death, Broward Sheriff’s Office said.
BSO is asking people to avoid the 400 block of East Atlantic Boulevard.
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Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony told media at the scene that pursuit of the suspect from an Oakland Park TD Bank, 3785 N. Federal Hwy., ended with the suspect crashing in the 400 block of East Atlantic Boulevard. In the exchange of gunfire between the suspect and four deputies, the suspect was killed. His name has yet to be released.
Video acquired by WSVN-Channel 7 showed BSO personnel firing from behind marked vehicles as shots were heard coming from elsewhere.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting, as is standard.
#BREAKING: A man is dead following a chase involving @browardsheriff deputies and subsequent crash along the 400 block of East Atlantic Blvd in Pompano Beach. How exactly the man died is not yet clear. Atlantic Blvd is closed in both directions. pic.twitter.com/5mksJ1P8fR
— Frank Guzman (@fguzmanon7) January 30, 2023
This developing story will be updated.
