Shots fired at Loop bank robbery; Ogilvie Transportation Center reopens after search for suspect

CHICAGO (WLS) — The FBI is responding to a bank robbery in the Loop Thursday afternoon.

The FBI confirmed they responded to 1 South Wacker for a report of a bank robbery. The agency did not release further details but said they would provide updates later.

Chicago police said after the suspect left the Fifth Third bank branch in the building, they were confronted by a security guard and there was an exchange of gunfire.

The gunfire appeared to shatter windows at the front of the bank. The Chicago Fire Department said a security guard suffered a graze wound in the shooting and was treated at the scene, but refused transport to a hospital and further treatment.

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A spokesperson for Metra said the suspect apparently fled into Ogilvie Transportation Center at 500 West Madison. Chicago police locked down the Metra station for their search, but as of 4:20 it had reopened and trains were running again.

Commuters should keep an eye out for notices from Metra on train delays.

Fifth Third Bank released a statement, saying, “We are not able to speak to the details of the incident, but the safety of our employees, customers and the public is our utmost concern. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement authorities.”

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