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Bank robbery suspect killed by armed customer who intervened, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the shooting is available from the authorities, who are investigating the incident that occurred on a Monday morning at a Chase Bank. From Cedar Hill, Texas: A man attempting to rob a bank was fatally shot by a customer who intervened.
From Cedar Hill, Texas: A man attempting to rob a bank was fatally shot by a customer who intervened. The suspect had entered the bank armed with a knife and demanded money from staff. After being shot, the suspect managed to flee the bank but collapsed nearby. Authorities performed CPR, but the man died after being taken to a hospital.
The customer who fired the shot remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Fortunately, no one else was injured during the incident.
Further information about the shooting is available from the authorities, who are investigating the incident that occurred on a Monday morning at a Chase Bank.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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