Security guard shoots, kills armed robbery suspect in CDA

Olivia Roberts by Olivia Roberts

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Around 1:00 p.m. Saturday, an armed man wearing a motorcycle helmet walked into at the Global Credit Union on East Neider Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.

When he showed the gun, the security guard drew his own weapon and fired at the suspect, hitting him at least once.

The suspect tried to run, but collapsed from his injuries inside the building

Deputies from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Idaho State Police responded to assist. Officers tried lifesaving efforts on the suspect, but were unsuccessful. The suspect was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Detectives from the CDA Police Department are working with FBI agents in a joint effort to process the scene, collect evidence and interview the witnesses. There were no other reported injuries and there were no customers in the bank when the armed robber walked in.

The suspect has not been identified at this time and the investigation is still in the early stages. Further information will be released when it is available.

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