Deadly officer-involved shooting in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES, Wash. - An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting involving an officer and a bank robbery suspect happened in downtown Port Angeles Friday morning.

According to the City of Port Angeles, officers with the Port Angeles Police Department (PAPD) responded to reports of a "Hold Up" alarm at Chase Bank near the corner of W Front St. and N Laurel St. just before 10 a.m.

Officers arrived at the scene and advised dispatch that the suspect was being uncooperative. Soon after, officers contacted dispatch again, saying shots had been fired.

According to the city, it's believed two Port Angeles Police officers encountered the suspect outside the bank, armed with a handgun. After reporting the suspect as non-compliant, one or both of the officers fired at the suspect.

Deputies and officers began rendering aid to a lone male suspect until paramedics took over. He was later pronounced dead.

Police say there are no other known suspects.

The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team is now leading this investigation to determine if the officer was justified in using deadly force.

The scene is still active.

Officials say westbound traffic on Front St. is being re-routed to Lincoln St. to get to Highway 101.

The detour is expected to be in place for about 12 hours.