An investigation in Floral Park ended in gunfire as police shot who they believe is responsible for a dozen bank robberies across the county.

Nassau County Bureau of Special Operations members as well as Robbery Squad detectives were conducting an investigation Wednesday, May 18, in the village when they observed a beige Toyota Camry parked on Hinsdale Avenue. Officials believed the vehicle matched the description of a getaway car used in numerous robberies recently committed. When detectives approached the Camry, they noticed a handgun in the front seat and an occupant they believed fit the description of a suspect they'd been in pursuit of.

When detectives approached the vehicle with Massachusetts plates, 24-year-old Parvez Bal of Bellerose allegedly tried to run them down and flee the scene. Police fired a number of rounds at the driver's side door, striking the defendant, who later drove to Jericho Turnpike where he made a right hand turn and then pulled into the rear of the Citibank parking lot at 219 Jericho Turnpike.

Floral Park police officers apprehended Bal, after a brief struggle. Bal's injuries were not serious and he was transported to Winthrop-University Hospital. He has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer.

No officers were injured during the incident.