Police: Bank robbery suspect takes his own life during standoff

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a bank robbery suspect took his own life on Saturday night, August 6th during a standoff.

Police say around 10:00 p.m. Saturday, officers located the suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery inside a home near 99th and W. Thurston Avenue.

While officers were negotiating with the 25-year-old man to surrender, he shot himself.

Life-saving measures were unsuccessful, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating.