Robber Threatens OC Bank With Bomb; Prompts Shooting, Police Say

FULLERTON, CA — An officer-involved shooting occurred Tuesday evening after a bomb threat was reported during a possible robbery at a Fullerton bank, authorities said.

Fullerton police officers were called to the scene in the 100 block of W. Bastanchury Road at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a possible bank robbery where the suspect said he had an explosive device, police said.

Officers arrived within two minutes of the call and began evacuating employees. While inside the bank, witnesses said the suspect "produced what appeared to be an explosive device," according to a FPD news statement.

"Upon exiting the bank, an officer-involved shooting occurred," the statement said.

The extent of the suspect's injuries remains unclear.

Orange County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad personnel were assisting with the investigation at the scene.

A hefty police presence was spotted overhead, where police had established a wide perimeter as they conducted their investigation.

The suspect was lying down near the front doorway of the branch, unresponsive, as robots and drones were used by bomb squad personnel to analyze the unidentified item lying next to the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing. No further information was immediately available.