A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.
Earlier this afternoon, Wellington’s Impact Bank had a robbery occur, closing down their lobby. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown if this suspect is the shootout victim.
Trooper Foster with the OHP said the incident started when the Kansas Turnpike Authority spotted a vehicle matching the suspect’s crossing into Oklahoma. KTA confirmed the suspect was fleeing from a robbery in Sumner County.
Trooper Foster says an Oklahoma port of entry officer saw the vehicle and radioed it in. Troopers located the vehicle and a short pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, gunfire was exchanged. The pursuit ended with the suspect fleeing from the vehicle near Perry and another gunfight began. The suspect died in the shooting.
No troopers were hurt.
More information will be shared soon.
