Police kill man who held hostages at gunpoint in Romeoville bank
A man stormed into a Romeoville bank, started shooting, and took hostages Tuesday afternoon, only later to be shot dead by police. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Armed man is shot and killed at a Romeoville bank
Authorities said the suspect is talking with police, a social worker and negotiator on the scene.
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