A suspect accused of robbing a bank on Chicago's Southwest Side was fatally shot by police Monday morning, authorities said.
Police responded to a "holdup alarm" at a Byline Bank on the 4900 block of South Karlov Avenue after security at the bank started chasing a suspect through the neighborhood.
As officers arrived at the scene, the suspect became involved in an armed confrontation, police said in a statement.
"The officers chased the subject down a gangway. The subject turned toward the officers with a weapon," Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said. "One of the officers discharged his weapon, striking the offender."
The suspect was fatally shot and a hangun was recovered from the scene, officials said.
At least one person was shot in a Chicago police-involved shooting Monday.
The shooting happened near Edwards Elementary School.
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Authorities believe the suspect may have been involved in the robbery of another Byline Bank branch at 63rd Street and Austin Avenue.
"He has distinctive shoes that he had on today so we think the same individual committed a bank robbery a few days ago," Johnson said.
The Independent Police Review Authority is investigating the shooting.
