UPDATED: Officers were searching for a bank robbery suspect in the 2100 block of S. 296th St. At about 1920 hrs two officers made contact with the suspect who was threatening to kill the officers. The officers opened fire on the subject striking him. The 24 year old black male was transported to Harborview. The two involved officers have been placed on paid administrative leave which is standard practice. The Auburn Police Department will be conducting the investigation. One of the involved officers has 3 years of police experience, while the other has 13 years of police experience.

On August 24, at approximately 2:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Sterling Savings Bank located at 1700 South 320th Street for a bank robbery.
A male suspect entered the bank and presented a note, which said, “NO ALARMS OR ELSE YOU DIE."
There were no injuries reported and no weapons seen. The lone suspect escaped on foot with an undisclosed quantity of cash. This matter is under investigation by the Federal Way Police Department.
Based upon telephone tips received after the above internal bank photographs were aired by the local news media, Federal Way Detectives positively identified this bank robbery suspect and now have probable cause for the arrest of JOEL A. CROM, Date of Birth - 05/18/85.
Seen here (lower right) in this recent July, 2009 booking photo.
The Federal Way Police are now asking for assistance in locating this suspect. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of this dangerous felon are encouraged to call 911, or to notify Federal Way Detective Jeff Vanderveer at (253)835-6791, immediately.
WARNING - Do not approach or attempt to apprehend this suspect.
He is considered dangerous and currently has a ‘No Bail’ Felony warrant for his arrest.