Police Chief George Bold said four officers were dispatched to the bank at 110 California Ave. At that point, the manager alerted an employee to hit the silent alarm. She said police responded to the bank, which was crowded with customers, within three minutes. It was not clear whether the robber actually was carrying a bomb. Bold said Garrett approached the manager's desk and identified himself as a policeman.
Shots rang out.
Garrett was shot in the head and chest. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Sequoia Hospital. Bold said Detective Dale Switzer returned the fire, killing the man who had shot Garrett. The slain suspect was not immediately identified. Hurly said everyone dropped to the floor and a scuffle ensued behind the teller's cage.