Wellington bank robbery suspect killed in Oklahoma after police chase

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A suspect in a bank robbery in Wellington was shot and killed after a short police pursuit in Oklahoma on Friday.

KFOR reports that officials say the suspect was wanted for allegedly robbing a bank in Kansas, telling the bank teller he had a bomb.

The FBI is handling the case. Authorities tell KSN there was a bank robbery at Impact Bank on East Harvey Street in Wellington around 12:30 p.m.

According to the KFOR, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers tracked the vehicle down after the Kansas Turnpike Authority reported the vehicle had passed through a tollgate.

OHP engaged in a short pursuit that ended in Perry, Oklahoma when the suspect got out of his vehicle and continued to shoot while attempting to run into a nearby field.

KFOR reports authorities returned fire, and the suspect was confirmed dead. A bomb squad cleared the suspect’s vehicle of any explosives.

This is a developing story.