Florida Sniper Kills Hostage-Taker Through Computer Monitor

Released footage shows precision shot that ended standoff at Fort Myers bank, saving two hostages.

The incident occurred on February 6, 2024, at a Bank of America branch in Fort Myers.
The suspect, Sterling Ramon Alavache, held two hostages at knifepoint and claimed to have a bomb.
A Lee County Sheriff's Office sniper fired through a computer monitor, striking Alavache in the forehead.
Both hostages were unharmed and safely rescued by the SWAT team.
Alavache had a history of mental illness and criminal activity, according to reports.