FORT WORTH — A Fort Worth police officer shot and killed a suspected bank robber during a chase that ended Tuesday morning in a grassy field near Lake Arlington, according to police. The robbery occurred about 9 a.m. at the Woodhaven National Bank, 6750 Bridge St.
Sgt. Pedro Criado, a police spokesman, said an officer working off-duty security at the bank had gone into the bank's kitchen to cut up a peach when he heard a commotion and discovered a robbery in progress.Criado said the suspect had pointed a gun at a teller, demanded money, and was running out the door with an undisclosed amount of money when the off-duty officer spotted him and gave chase.Criado said the suspect jumped into a vehicle, which police have since learned had been stolen from Arlington. A woman was waiting inside the car. The off-duty officer followed in his personal vehicle, alerting dispatchers to send patrol officers to the area.A chased ensued and the suspect drove into a field just south of Big Fork Road near Lake Arlington, where his car became stuck in a ditch, police said.The suspect ran, with police in pursuit. He pulled out a weapon and fired at officers, authorities said.An officer returned fire and hit the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.At some point during the chase, he apparently dropped off the female passenger. Police continued to search for her Tuesday afternoon.Criado said police are trying to determine whether the suspect may also be responsible for the robbery of a Chase Bank at 6040 Ramey Avenue last Thursday.Have more to add? News tip? Tell us
