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Multiple people shot in hostage situation at Suntrust bank in Sebring, Florida
Multiple people were shot in a hostage situation at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida, according to Highlands County Commissioner Don Elwell.
Elwell confirmed there were injuries in the incident. The suspect has been taken into custody, police said.
It was unclear if those injured were bank employees or customers inside the bank during the incident.
Overhead video of the scene from CNN affiliate WFLA showed a heavy police presence, several ambulances and a large SWAT vehicle. Medical personnel entered the bank after the glass entrance to it was destroyed.
The incident began when a man called police at 12:36 p.m. and said he had fired shots inside the bank, according to police. Sebring Police and Highlands County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the scene, according to police.
