UPDATE: One man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound earlier today in Pella.

The Pella Police Department and Pella Ambulance responded to Midwest One Bank on Oskaloosa Street at 10:20 a.m. for a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers found 60 year old George Leonard Bishop III dead from a self-inflicted wound shortly after he entered the bank.

The Pella Police Department wishes to assure members of the community that the incident was unfortunate and personal in nature, and that no members of the public are at risk of personal harm.

ORIGINAL POST AT 12:10 P.M.:
The Pella Police Department and Pella Ambulance have responded to Midwest One’s Drive-Thru Bank in Pella for a death that occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. The drive-thru location is closed until further notice. One person has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and an investigation is ongoing. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest information.