ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A gunman was barricaded inside a St. Petersburg bank, according to officials.
Officers received a call from a Wells Fargo manager reporting that a Hispanic adult man, later identified as 57-year-old Jose Albistur, entered the bank on 34th Street North with a gun.
According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, SWAT responded to the scene and was able to take Albistur into custody at 1:53 p.m.
Police also confirmed that Albistur allowed customers and employees to leave the building.
Officials said one employee hid in the break room, but Albistur was unaware anyone was inside. The employee later safely exited the building once Albistur was in custody.
The situation was resolved with no injuries. The investigation is still ongoing.
