Wellington bank robbery suspect killed in Oklahoma after police chase

A suspect of a bank robbery in Wellington was shot and killed after a short police pursuit in Oklahoma on Friday.

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.

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

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

OHP engaged in a short pursuit on Interstate 35 and Highway 412. Shots were exchanged between the suspect and authorities during the chase, according to KFOR.

Officials told KFOR that the chase 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.

The FBI is handling the case.

Watch the news briefing with OHP Trooper Eric Foster below:

This is a developing story.