Bank Heist at 8 A.M.

### New York Bank Heist Attempt: February 2024 **Setting:** It's 8 a.m. on a crisp February morning in 2024. The streets of New York City are just beginning to stir with activity. At the New York Bank on 5th Avenue, a sense of routine prevails as employees prepare for the day. **The Robbers:** Two men, identified later as ex-military, arrive in a stolen black SUV. They are heavily armed with military-grade M4 carbines and handguns. Wearing ski masks and tactical gear, they move with a precision that suggests prior planning. **Robbery Plan Disrupted:** The robbers had planned to intercept a collection car, but the schedule had unexpectedly changed, leaving them with no choice but to proceed with the bank robbery. **Incident Unfolds:** As the robbers approach the bank entrance, two NYPD officers, Officer John Marshall (Badge №674) and Officer Maria Reyes (Badge №983), had just begun their shift and were cruising in their Ford Crown Victoria (Unit №31). They noticed the suspicious vehicle and the armed men. Acting swiftly, the officers maneuver their patrol car to the north side of the bank and call for backup. **Officer's Call for Backup:** Officer Marshall: *Radioing in* "Central, this is Unit 31. We've got a 10-31 in progress at the New York Bank, 5th Avenue. Suspects armed and approaching the entrance. Requesting immediate backup. Over." Central Dispatch: *Radio* "10-4, Unit 31. Backup en route. All available units in the vicinity, respond to the robbery in progress at New York Bank, 5th Avenue. Suspects armed and considered dangerous." **Bank Employee Alerts Police:** A bank employee who had just arrived and was outside during the commotion also calls 911. Bank Employee: *On the phone* "911, there's a robbery at New York Bank on 5th Avenue! There are armed men going into the bank!" **Reinforcements Arrive:** In minutes, the chaotic scene is surrounded by 20-plus police officers, including those in Ford Explorers and Ford Tauruses. They block all exits, trapping the robbers inside. **The Robbers inside the Bank:** Initially unaware of the police presence outside, the robbers proceed with their plan. They quickly force the bank manager to open the vault and manage to gather a significant amount of cash. **Exit and Confrontation:** As the robbers step outside, they are taken aback by the overwhelming police presence. They expected at most a few patrol officers, not a small battalion of law enforcement. Robber (to the other): "We're not getting out of this without a fight." **The Shootout:** The robbers open fire, leading to a heavy firefight. Bullets fly as the robbers engage the police. The police, well-prepared and trained for such scenarios, take cover behind their vehicles. Officer Reyes: *Over the radio* "Shots fired! Shots fired! Officers down. Need EMS on 5th Avenue. Reinforcements, rush now!" **The Aftermath:** During the intense exchange, two police officers are wounded, but their injuries are not life-threatening. The robbers, however, are fatally shot, both sustaining head wounds. **Post-Shooting Coordination:** Officer Marshall: *Over the radio* "Central, this is Unit 31. Suspects are down. Repeat, suspects are down. Two officers injured, need immediate medical assistance. The scene is secure." Central Dispatch: *Radio* "10-4, Unit 31. EMS and additional support en route. Good work. Stand by for further instructions." **Conclusion:** The quick response and bravery of the NYPD officers prevented further escalation and potential loss of innocent lives. The wounded officers are rushed to the hospital and expected to recover. The incident underscores the unpredictability of law enforcement and the heroism displayed by officers in the line of duty. A press conference later that day by the NYPD commended the swift actions of Officer Marshall, Officer Reyes, and all the responding units, highlighting the importance of vigilance and coordination in maintaining public safety.