Former Prison Guard Trainee Kills 5 In Florida Bank Shooting

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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A former prison guard trainee killed five people during a standoff at a small town bank in Sebring, Florida, before surrendering to a SWAT team, police said.

Investigators have identified the suspected gunman as 21-year-old Zephen Xaver, who allegedly called 911 to report that he'd fired shots within the SunTrust Bank branch shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, killing everyone inside.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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