This is the moment a bank robber was shot dead by a quick thinking security guard.

New footage of the incident has emerged which took place in Rockford, Illinois. Laurence Turner is seen emerging from his jeep and storming into the bank wearing a mask and carrying a handgun.

As he walks into the bank he fires a shot into the air and then points the gun toward the cashiers. Brian Harrison who used to be a deputy but now works as a security guard reacted almost instantly to the threat. He drew his gun and pointed it at Turner.

Turner fired another shot in Harrison's direction before Harrison fired a number of shots at Turner.

Two shots hit him and fatally wounded Turner. He tried to escape from the bank before collapsing on the ground.


Harrison will not be charged for his actions which have been described as heroic.

The Winnebago County State Attorney, Joe Bruscato said: "There is no doubt in my mind the actions of Brian Harrison saved the lives of those that were employees in the Alpine Bank location on that date and saved his own life,"