FBI investigating after guard shot at Chase Bank branch in North Texas; search for suspect underway
A security guard was shot and injured Wednesday morning outside of a Chase Bank branch in Balch Springs, just outside of Dallas.
Balch Springs police responded to the bank on Lake June Road near 635 just after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Video of the scene from CBS News Texas Chopper shows authorities from numerous law enforcement agencies inspecting the area around the drive-thru ATMs. Two ATMs appear to be opened up with a Loomis armored van is parked nearby. The victim, a Loomis employee, was emptying the ATMs when he was shot. He is in the hospital in critical condition, but a source said he was alert and responsive while being taken to the hospital.
Police were also seen looking at a large hole in a wooden fence separating the bank from a residential neighborhood. Multiple police cars could be seen in the neighborhood, as well.
The FBI is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Texas Rangers and Balch Springs PD.
At a news conference late Wednesday morning, an FBI official said they do not have a description of the suspect. Earlier, a source told CBS News Texas the suspect was wearing all black with a white baseball cap.
Loomis and Chase Bank referred requests for comment to law enforcement.
Mesquite ISD, which has schools in the area, told CBS News Texas that none of its campuses are in a lockdown or secure status due to the incident, but they are in contact with police.
This is a developing story and will be updated.