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TLDR:
A bank robbery suspect in Florida was shot and killed by a law enforcement sniper during a hostage standoff. The suspect, identified as Sterling Ramon Alavache, had a long criminal history and was armed with a knife. He claimed to have a bomb and held two hostages inside the bank. After negotiations failed, the SWAT sniper shot and killed Alavache. Both hostages were safely rescued, and the sniper will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
A suspected bank robber in Florida was shot and killed by a law enforcement sniper during a tense standoff. The suspect, Sterling Ramon Alavache, 36, was holding two people hostage at knifepoint inside a Bank of America branch in Fort Meyers. Alavache had a lengthy criminal history, including drug trafficking, aggravated assault, and carrying a concealed firearm. When deputies arrived at the scene, they encountered Alavache, who claimed to have a bomb. Negotiations were attempted, but when Alavache put one of the hostages in a headlock and threatened her with a knife, the SWAT sniper was forced to intervene and shot and killed Alavache. Both hostages were safely rescued, and the sniper will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
