Suspected bank robber found dead inside Southern California bank after firing at officers

A suspected bank robber was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a Chase Bank in Colton, Calif., east of Los Angeles after a SWAT team entered Tuesday evening.

Officers responded to a silent alarm at the bank and were fired on by the suspect.

One officer suffered a minor wound, possibly by shattered glass.

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Chase Bank (Google Maps)

Police surrounded the bank and put the surrounding shopping area on lockdown while the suspect was firing.

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Everyone inside the bank was able to safely evacuate.

The bank was closed at the time of the incident.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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